named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Documentary Series
Trilogy of films including Speaking with Music, Beyond the Practice Room, and On a Personal Note, showcasing young pianists and the competition experience
Gateway Prize for Advancement in the Arts
$25,000 annual award for classical pianists aged 36 and under, presented at the MTNA National Conference
Joyce B. Cowin Career Grant
$10,000 annual grant for pianists aged 28 and under with teaching experience, supporting early-career development
Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition
MTNA-affiliated competition for pianists aged 19–29, continuing the legacy of the New York International Piano Competition
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Arts Education Scholarships 2 activities
- Awarding prizes to winners of the New York International Piano CompetitionAwards the Joyce B. Cowin Prize to first prize winners and the Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz prizes to top finishers in the One-Piano, Four Hands Ensemble category of the New York International Piano Competition.
- Establishing and funding specialized music competitions and awardsEstablished and funds the MTNA–Stecher & Horowitz Two Piano Competition, the Power of Innovation Award, and the Gary L. Ingle State Leadership Service Award to support innovation and leadership in music performance and education.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding the Gateway Prize and Career Grants through MTNAFinances the $25,000 Gateway Prize for Advancement in the Arts and two $10,000 Career Grants (Joyce B. Cowin and Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz) awarded annually at the MTNA National Conference.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosting benefit events and alumni reunionsOrganizes annual gala benefit events (2009–2023) and hosted the first alumni reunion for the Stecher and Horowitz School of the Arts to support engagement and fundraising.
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Music Awards and Honors Programs 1 activity
- Organizing the New York International Piano CompetitionPlans and conducts the New York International Piano Competition, a recurring event held in multiple years including 2012, 2016, 2018, and ongoing, to identify and support emerging pianists.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presenting performance opportunities through the Young Artists SeriesHosts the Young Artists Series (2002–2024) to present public performances by emerging pianists and laureates of the New York International Piano Competition, providing professional development and stage experience.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Producing documentary films on pianists and music educationProduces and distributes documentary films, including a trilogy (Speaking with Music, Beyond the Practice Room, On a Personal Note) and behind-the-scenes content on competition participants, aired nationally via PBS affiliate WXXI.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Providing mentoring and career development for young musiciansOffers mentoring, career guidance, artistic development, and performance opportunities to young musicians through competition participation and alumni engagement.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Authoring and publishing piano education materialsCreated and published the Stecher and Horowitz Piano Library, a comprehensive teaching series for piano instruction from beginner to college level.
- Operating music education programs for young musiciansFounded and operated the Stecher and Horowitz School of the Arts from 1960 to 1999, providing music education to over 15,000 students and serving as Nassau County's leading music conservatory during that period.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$137K
Contributions & grants$131K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead42%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.37M
Cash$82K
Investments$1.22M
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$1.37M
Liquid reserves146.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -30.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 15
- CHARLES V SCHAEFER III — VICE CHAIR
- DAVID A ROSENBLOOM — BOARD MEMBER
- EVAN STEEN — BOARD MEMBER
- GUS ROSENDALE — BOARD MEMBER
- HARRIET NEWMAN COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES A SHERER — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET TWEED GUSMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JARED A HERTZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JOYCE B COWIN — BOARD MEMBER
- JUN BRUMBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGARET O CARPENTER — CHAIRMAN
- MARK S RUDD ESQ — SECRETARY
- MELVIN STECHER — TREASURER/EXECUTIVE DIRECT
- NORMAN HOROWITZ — PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT
- ROBERT J RAVITZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Axelrod Family Foundation Partner — Leadership partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Benjamin Schore Charitable Fund Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- G&A Foundation Partner — Leadership partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Gentile Family Foundation Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Goldstein Family Foundation Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Hyman Levine Family Foundation: L’Dor V’Dor Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Jack Poust Partner — Principal individual partner, linked via logo and website.
- Leonard M. Greene Memorial Fund Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Lotos Club Partner — Host venue for the 2014 Stecher and Horowitz Foundation Gala.
- Macy’s Foundation Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Maryam and Hervey Seley Foundation Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- McKeen Fund Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz Foundation Partner — Leadership partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Meyer and Jean Steinberg Family Foundation Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Music Teachers National Association Partner — Collaborates with MTNA to administer and present the Gateway Prize and Career Grants at the MTNA National Conference.
- Music Teachers National Association Partner — Collaborates with MTNA to establish the MTNA-Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition and the Power of Innovation Award.
- Music Teachers National Association Partner — Collaborates with MTNA to present the Gateway Prize and Career Grants annually at the MTNA National Conference.
- Nadia Reisenberg Clark Rockmore Foundation Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- National Orchestral Association Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Natural Expressions, NY Partner — Photography provider for foundation events including the 2014 and 2012 galas.
- New York International Piano Competition Partner — Administers competition prizes funded by the foundation.
- New York International Piano Competition Partner — Organizes the competition for pianists, with winners and finalists performing in The Young Artists Series.
- New York International Piano Competition Partner — Recognizes laureates from the New York International Piano Competition as part of its alumni network.
- R. Andrew Lepley Partner — Photographer for multiple foundation events including galas and competitions.
- STEINWAY & SONS Partner — Principal corporate sponsor and official piano provider for the foundation.
- Seymour and Barbara Leslie Foundation Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Shepherd Foundation Partner — Leadership partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Sigety Family Foundation Partner — Associate partner in support of the foundation's programs.
- Stecher and Horowitz School of the Arts Partner — Collaborates with the Stecher and Horowitz School of the Arts to engage alumni.
- Steinway & Sons Partner — Principal corporate partner, linked via logo and website.
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Career Advancement Through Recognition and Financial Supportmethodology: career advancement through financial awardsBy awarding financial prizes and public recognition through international competitions, the foundation helps accomplished young pianists advance their careers, because funding and visibility are critical leverage points for sustainability in the evolving performing arts landscape.
- Performance-Based Mentorship for Artistic Developmentmethodology: mentorship-through-performanceBy integrating mentorship with competitive performance opportunities, the foundation advances the artistic development and public exposure of emerging pianists, because live performance and guided feedback are essential for refining skills and building professional trajectories in classical music.