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KYLE ROBINSON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 853050176 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · krmemorialfoundation.org
revenue
$51K
expenses
$6K
net assets
$48K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE KYLE ROBINSON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS STUDYING MUSIC IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND LOOKING TO HAVE A CAREER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Kyle Robinson Memorial Foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing music education and careers in the music industry. The foundation supports undergraduates enrolled in music-related programs at institutions across the United States, with a focus on those demonstrating passion, leadership, and a commitment to using music as a force for positive change. Recipients are selected based on their artistic merit, personal drive, and potential to contribute meaningfully to the music world.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Kyle Robinson Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in music programs who demonstrate artistic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to advancing in the music industry
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Arts Education Scholarships 2 activities
    • Funds music education programs at high schools
      Provides annual financial support to North Plymouth High School for its recording studio program that educates high school students in music recording and production.
    • Provides scholarships to students pursuing music careers
      Offers $5,000 scholarships annually to undergraduate students in higher education who are pursuing careers in the music industry, demonstrating musical passion, strong personal character, and positive community contribution. The scholarships support students at institutions such as NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music and Berklee College of Music.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funds youth-led music and arts initiatives
      Provides financial support to student-led and youth-driven programs such as a Gender Equality in Music club at NYU and a youth-led music festival in Toronto, both of which create community-building opportunities and expand access to the arts for underrepresented groups.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Hosts annual fundraising events
      Organizes recurring fundraising events including an annual telethon on Kyle Robinson's birthday and an 18-hole Best Ball golf tournament featuring raffles, silent auctions, and post-event dinners. The golf outing includes mini-games, prizes, and dinner-only ticket options for non-golfers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$51K
Contributions & grants$51K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$10%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$48K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$48K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • AIDAN SLOPPY — DIRECTOR
  • AMY BRANHAM — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL CARR — DIRECTOR
  • GABRIEL KLINGLER-HORN — DIRECTOR
  • GRACE THOMAS — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH TAURONE — DIRECTOR
  • JULIANA CASTRILLON — DIRECTOR
  • KATIE ROBINSON — DIRECTOR
  • KIARA RAY — DIRECTOR
  • KYLA SILK — DIRECTOR
  • MARK MANNING — DIRECTOR
  • NICHOLAS SANTOS — DIRECTOR
  • VICTORIA CHRISTIE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Berklee College of Music Partner — Scholarship recipient attending institution
  • NYU Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music Partner — Provides scholarship support to students at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU.
  • NYU Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music Partner — Scholarship recipient is a student at the institute, indicating a connection through educational support.
  • North Plymouth High School Partner — Receives annual donations from the foundation to support its recording studio and music education programs.
  • Plymouth VPA Partner — Receives $5,000 annual grant from KRMF through the Legacy Fund
  • Southers Marsh Golf Club Partner — Hosted the 6th Annual KRMF Golf Outing at its facility in Plymouth, MA.
  • TIDAL Partner — Partners with TIDAL through the Creator Camp artist program.
  • The Digilogue Partner — Collaborates with The Digilogue on the Creator Camp artist program.
  • Truman State University Partner — Jack Blackburn, a recipient of the Kyle Robinson Memorial Scholarship, is a senior at Truman State University.
  • UCLA Partner — Collaborates with UCLA through scholarship recipient activities and campus engagement.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Collective Giving Model for Sustainable Arts Funding
    methodology: collective_giving
    By pooling contributions from 100 donors at a sustainable annual level, the foundation ensures reliable funding for scholarships and community grants because it believes collective participation enhances donor engagement and long-term financial stability.
  • Values-Aligned Merit-Based Scholarships
    methodology: values_based_artist_development
    By awarding scholarships based on both musical merit and personal character aligned with Kyle Robinson's legacy, the foundation fosters artist development and educational access because it believes that combining talent with values strengthens long-term impact in the music industry and society.