named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Relief Grant Program
Provides direct financial assistance to individual artists in need, with over $16,000 distributed to 130 artists across six rounds since 2020.
Rockers On Broadway
Annual benefit concert series featuring Broadway stars and rock musicians performing live to raise funds for artists and arts organizations.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 2 activities
- Hosting special performance events honoring artists and raising fundsHosts charity performance events that honor Tony Award-winning performers and feature guest stars such as Paul Shaffer, Eddie Vedder, and KT Tunstall, with proceeds from ticket and live auction sales supporting charitable causes.
- Producing the annual Rockers On Broadway benefit concertOrganizes and produces the annual "Rockers On Broadway" benefit concert in New York City, a flagship fundraising event that brings together prominent Broadway and rock performers, with proceeds supporting charitable beneficiaries. This event catalyzed the founding of PATH Fund Inc.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding community relief and artist support through grantsFunds and organizes charitable initiatives including the LOLO Christmas Show and the Community Relief Grant Program, which has distributed over $16,000 in grants to 130 artists across six funding rounds since 2020. All profits from limited-edition wearable art sales are directed to this grant program.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Producing and distributing live concert albumsProduces and releases curated retrospective albums featuring live-recorded performances from the Rockers On Broadway concerts, including Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the "Live" series, which have collectively generated over 4 million streams. These albums preserve and extend the reach of the concert events.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Providing tuition-free music performance training for underserved youthOffers a three-week, tuition-free Pop/Rock performance intensive for students in grades 7–12 who lack access to formal music training, fostering artistic development and performance skills.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$39K
Contributions & grants$85K221%
Program service revenue$2K6%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out$28K
balance sheet
Total assets$40K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$40K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -69.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORI GARDNER | TREASURER | 2 | $3K |
board members · 2
- KAMESH NAGARAJAN — DIRECTOR
- KATHY FABLE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- Berry Gordy Partner — Supporter and attendee of the Rockers On Broadway event.
- Billy Porter Partner — Honored as a Tony Award winner at a PATH Fund event.
- Billy The Artist Partner — Collaborated to create limited-edition wearable art pieces for fundraising
- Broadway Partner — Collaborates with top Broadway talent for fundraising events.
- Broadway Bound Kids Partner — Partner organization co-delivering the BBK Rocks Pop/Rock performance intensive.
- Broadway Bound Kids Partner — Supported as a beneficiary of The PATH Fund, Inc. in 2025–2026.
- Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Partner — Supported as a beneficiary of The PATH Fund, Inc. in 2025–2026.
- Cori Gardner Partner — Co-founder and Executive Director of The PATH Fund, responsible for producing all events including Rockers On Broadway.
- Des McAnuff Partner — Honored as a Tony Award winner at a PATH Fund event.
- Diane Warren Partner — Supporter and attendee of the Rockers On Broadway event.
- Donnie Kehr Partner — Collaborates with Donnie Kehr on performances and album releases.
- Donnie Kehr Partner — Founder and Artistic Director of The PATH Fund, leading the creative vision for all events.
- Eddie Vedder Partner — Featured as a special guest star at a PATH Fund event.
- Eddie Vedder Partner — Special guest performer at the Rockers On Broadway event.
- Jazzheads Partner — Partner organization co-managing R.O.B. RECORDS, PATH Fund's exclusive record label.
- Joe Walsh Partner — Featured as a special guest star at a PATH Fund event.
- Joe Walsh Partner — Special guest performer at the Rockers On Broadway event.
- KT Tunstall Partner — Featured as a special guest star at a PATH Fund event.
- KT Tunstall Partner — Features Grammy-nominated rock star KT Tunstall in a special performance on the Rockers On Broadway: Live – Volume 2 album.
- Keith Carradine Partner — Supporter and attendee of the Rockers On Broadway event.
- LaChanze Partner — Honored as a Tony Award winner at a PATH Fund event.
- Lauren LOLO Pritchard Partner — Board member who founded and runs the LOLO Christmas Show, which raises funds for food insecurity relief.
- Leslie Gore Partner — Supporter and attendee of the Rockers On Broadway event.
- Linda Perry Partner — Special guest performer at the Rockers On Broadway event.
- Maureen Van Zandt Partner — Supporter and attendee of the Rockers On Broadway event.
- Micky Dolenz Partner — Supporter and attendee of the Rockers On Broadway event.
- Midtown International Theatre Festival Partner — Partner organization where PATH Productions won Best Musical in 2013.
- Paul Shaffer Partner — Featured as a special guest star at a PATH Fund event.
- Pete Townshend Partner — Co-performer and collaborator in the founding of Rockers On Broadway, participating in the inaugural event and inspiring the formation of the organization.
- Pete Townshend Partner — Supporter and attendee of the Rockers On Broadway event.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Artist-Collaborative Fundraising Modelmethodology: artist_collaborative_fundraisingBy collaborating with high-profile artists and leveraging their networks and creative output—such as limited-edition wearable art and benefit concerts—we generate financial support and awareness for the arts community, because audience engagement is amplified through authentic artist partnerships and shared cultural capital.
- Equitable Access to Arts Educationmethodology: access_based_arts_educationBy providing tuition-free performance training to underserved students passionate about Pop/Rock music, we increase diversity and opportunity in the arts, because removing financial barriers enables broader participation and nurtures talent that might otherwise go unrecognized.
- Mentorship-Driven Artistic Developmentmethodology: mentorship_through_collaborative_developmentBy pairing emerging artists with experienced Broadway professionals through hands-on training and collaborative development, we foster innovation in theater and music, because experiential learning and direct mentorship build both technical skill and industry resilience.
- Mission-Aligned Grantmaking with Structured Reviewmethodology: targeted_grantmaking_with_equity_reviewBy awarding grants monthly through an objective, nondiscriminatory review process focused on alignment with youth, arts, and health initiatives, we ensure equitable distribution of resources, because structured evaluation and recurring funding cycles increase transparency and responsiveness to community needs.