irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.03MSING FOR HOPE'S PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROGRAM PRODUCES RESEARCH-BASED CREATIVE INTERVENTIONS, PERFORMANCES, AND CURATED CULTURAL EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE WELLNESS AND CONNECTION IN HEALTHCARE CENTERS, LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, TREATMENT CENTERS, AND PUBLIC SPACES. OUR PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ARTS EXPERIENCES, AND ARE DESIGNED TO AFFECT SYSTEMS CHANGE AND BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES.
- #2 $960KFROM THE BRONX TO BEIRUT, THE SING FOR HOPE PIANOS PROGRAM IS A GLOBAL ARTS INITIATIVE THAT CREATES ARTIT-DESIGNED PIANOS; PLACES THEM IN PUBLIC SPACES FOR ANYONE AND EVERYONE TO ENJOY; THEN TRANSPORTS AND ACTIVATES THEM YEAR-ROUND IN PERMANENT HOMES IN SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, TRANSIT HUBS, REFUGEE CAMPS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED MORE PIANOS FOR UNDER-RESOURCED PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAN ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Creative Hope for Refugees
Arts program for refugee children and families in locations including Nuremberg, Germany and Chişinău, Moldova, providing creative expression and joy through music and art
Public Health and Wellbeing Program
Provides research-based creative interventions, performances, and cultural experiences in healthcare centers, long-term care facilities, and treatment centers, both in-person and virtually
Sing for Hope Pianos
Global initiative placing artist-designed pianos in public spaces, later donating them to schools, hospitals, and community organizations; includes programs in NYC and international locations
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Live Music Performances for Seniors and Isolated Populations 2 activities
- Deliver arts programming in healthcare and elder care facilitiesProvides live music performances, creative interventions, and virtual arts programming in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and elder care centers to promote wellness and reduce isolation. Programs include daily performances at NYC Health + Hospitals and virtual offerings through the Open Arts Platform and ReStart NY.
- Employ musicians for pandemic-related creative response programsHired freelance musicians to provide live concerts at major pandemic response sites, including the Javits Vaccination Center, one of the world’s largest vaccination centers, to support public morale and wellbeing during the health crisis.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Deliver arts programming for refugee and displaced childrenProvides psychosocial and creative support to refugee children and families through the Creative Hope for Refugees program, operating in cities including Nuremberg, Chișinău, Bucharest, Prague, and Turin, with activities such as art workshops and co-creation of Sing for Hope Pianos.
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Youth Cultural and Educational Travel Programs 1 activity
- Deliver international arts education and creative workshopsConducts international arts education initiatives, such as a two-week program at Shanti Bhavan School in Bengaluru, India, where students engage in writing, mural painting, choral singing, and performance centered on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, culminating in student-led performances and permanent artwork.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Deliver live arts performances in public transportation hubsOrganizes daily live arts performances in major transportation centers including Union Station DC, Moynihan Train Hall, Newark Liberty International Airport, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and the Oculus at World Trade Center to foster public engagement and community connection.
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Facilitate intergenerational and community-based collaborative artsEngages older adults, youth, and broader communities in collaborative artistic expression through programs such as the Intergenerational Community Arts Program, implemented in New York and Los Angeles to build resilient communities through the arts.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Operate youth chorus and creative leadership programsRuns the Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus and a youth chorus for children and youth ages 6–18 from the New York metropolitan area, providing performance opportunities at venues such as the United Nations General Assembly and the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Permanently install Sing for Hope Pianos in schools, hospitals, and community centersAfter public residency periods, relocates artist-designed pianos to under-resourced institutions including schools, hospitals, and community centers to ensure ongoing access to music and creative wellbeing support. Permanent placements have occurred in New York City, London, New Orleans, and other global locations.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Produce and distribute free digital arts curriculum aligned with UN Sustainable Development GoalsOffers the Sing for Hope Global Goals Arts Curriculum, a free digital platform for educators and students worldwide, enabling creative learning on issues like climate change and the UN Global Goals, available for students in grades 5–12.
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Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide in-school, after-school, and summer arts education programsOffers arts education to youth in the Bronx and Southern Westchester through in-school, after-school, and summer programs, including at The Sing for Hope Lab, a year-round educational center serving communities heavily impacted by the pandemic.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Place and maintain artist-designed pianos in public spacesDeploys artist-designed Sing for Hope Pianos in public spaces across cities in the United States and globally, making them freely accessible for community engagement. The program has placed over 700 pianos worldwide, with installations in locations such as New York City, London, New Orleans, and the UN headquarters.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.44M
Contributions & grants$730K51%
Program service revenue$664K46%
Investment income$40K3%
Other revenue$300
expenses
Total expenses$3.27M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.53M
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.28M
Cash$1.09M
Investments$0
Liabilities$100K
Net assets$5.18M
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -46.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA YUNUS | CO-FOUNDING DIRECTOR | 40 | $150K |
| CAMILLE ZAMORA | CO-FOUNDING DIRECTOR | 40 | $150K |
| RICHARD ROBERTSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $147K |
board members · 22
- ANDREA BOCELLI — TRUSTEE
- ANDREA JUNG — VICE-CHAIR
- ANN ZIFF — TRUSTEE
- ANNABELLE GARRETT — TRUSTEE
- BILLY WEISMAN TERM FY24 — TRUSTEE
- CASANDRA DIGGS TERM FY24 — TRUSTEE
- DAMIAN WOETZEL — TRUSTEE
- DAVID BEAHM — TRUSTEE
- DEVIKA BHISE — TRUSTEE
- EVA HALLER — TRUSTEE
- GARANCE CHOKO — TRUSTEE
- JEFFREY CHERTOFF — TREASURER
- JON BATISTE — TRUSTEE
- JOSH PULTZ — TRUSTEE
- KARA UNTERBERG — TRUSTEE
- LINDA E JOHNSON — TRUSTEE
- MARGIE LOEB — TRUSTEE
- MIDORI MIYAZAKI TERM FY24 — TRUSTEE
- MONIQUE COLEMAN — TRUSTEE
- MUHAMMAD YUNUS — TRUSTEE
- RENEE FLEMING — TRUSTEE
- ROCHELLE KING — CHAIR OF THE BOARD
relationships · 48
Who they work with
- Belong Center Partner — Partnered with Belong Center to host a communal area at Fosun Plaza designed to encourage conversation, connection, and new friendships during the 2026 Sing for Hope Pianos launch event.
- Broadway for Arts Education Partner — Partnered to deliver arts instruction and performance training at Shanti Bhavan School, contributing teaching artists in voice, instrumental music, and coordination.
- China-United States Exchange Foundation Partner — Member of the Global Committee on Social Business for the SDGs, with which Sing for Hope collaborates as an Official Partner.
- Chişinău Partner — Host city for Sing for Hope’s Creative Hope for Refugees program serving children and families from Ukraine.
- City Hall, New Orleans Partner — Hosts a Sing for Hope Piano in its lobby.
- City of Beverly Hills Partner — Partnered to present the Sing for Hope Pianos program on the West Coast.
- El Sistema Greece Partner — Collaborated to launch Creative Crisis Response programming at Athens' Skaramagas Camp in 2018.
- Eternal Seeds Partner — Collaborated with Sing for Hope and He Gets Us to explore the theme of “selfless love” in the design of the Sing for Hope Pianos in New Orleans.
- Fosun Plaza Partner — Hosted the 2026 Sing for Hope Pianos launch event at Fosun Plaza, transforming the space into an interactive, open-air gallery for public engagement with the pianos.
- Global Committee on Social Business for the Sustainable Development Goals Partner — Sing for Hope is an Official Partner, participating in UNGA panels and cross-sector initiatives focused on youth, technology, and the SDGs.
- He Gets Us Partner — Collaborated with Sing for Hope to bring artist-designed pianos to New Orleans and support the Love Riot Festival.
- Hudson Yards Partner — Hosted Sing for Hope Pianos in public spaces in New York City.
- Institute for Music and Neurologic Function Partner — Collaborates on initiatives exploring music as a tool for health and neurologic rehabilitation.
- International Foundation for Arts and Culture Partner — Supports the Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus and is recognized as a Sing for Hope Global Patron.
- Isaac Paulos Centre Partner — Donated a Sing for Hope Piano to support therapeutic and educational programming at the Isaac Paulos Centre in North Kensington.
- Jon Batiste Partner — Sing for Hope Board Member and New Orleans native who co-led the Sing for Hope Pianos New Orleans 2025 initiative and hosted the Love Riot Festival.
- Laurie Tisch Illumination Fund Funder — Provided cornerstone support for arts-based interventions within NYC Health + Hospitals, in partnership with Sing for Hope.
- Little Island Partner — Hosted Sing for Hope Pianos in public spaces in New York City.
- Los Angeles Government — Collaborates on community arts programs in Los Angeles
- Metropolitan Opera Chorus Partner — Collaborated with the Sing for Hope HandaHarmony Youth Chorus in a performance at the United Nations General Assembly.
- Mount Sinai Health System Partner — Collaborated to create COVID-19 safety protocols for the Sing for Hope Pianos program in New York City.
- Moynihan Train Hall Partner — Hosts Sing for Hope's Creative Placemaking live arts performances.
- NYC Department of Education Partner — Sing for Hope is an approved vendor, enabling delivery of arts education programs in NYC public schools.
- NYC Health + Hospitals Partner — Partnership to place Sing for Hope Pianos in hospital facilities and deliver the Music for the Soul concert series.
- New Orleans Healing Center Partner — Hosts a Sing for Hope Piano inside by the stage area.
- New Orleans Jazz Museum Partner — Hosts a Sing for Hope Piano in its courtyard.
- New York Government — Collaborates on community arts programs in New York
- New York City Health and Hospitals Partner — Provides music programming as the official music provider for the municipal healthcare system.
- Newark Liberty International Airport Partner — Hosts Sing for Hope Pianos in Terminal C, Concourses 01 and 03.
- Newark Liberty International Airport Partner — Hosts Sing for Hope's Creative Placemaking live arts performances.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Arts as a Therapeutic and Community Healing Toolmethodology: arts-for-healingBy integrating arts into healthcare, trauma-affected, and public settings, SING FOR HOPE INC produces hope, healing, and social connection because creative expression reduces stress, helps process trauma, and fosters belonging among individuals and communities.
- Co-Created Arts for Global Citizenship and Youth Engagementmethodology: arts-for-global-citizenshipBy using the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for arts education, the organization engages youth in global issues and solution-building because participatory, culturally responsive arts programming fosters agency, intergenerational exchange, and civic responsibility through creative expression.
- Public Art for Universal Access and Social Cohesionmethodology: art-as-universal-languageBy placing artist-designed pianos in public spaces and later redeploying them to underserved institutions, the organization increases equitable access to art and strengthens community identity because shared artistic experiences spark connection, affirm community values, and bridge cultural divides.