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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE US & CANADA
Vestal, NY · EIN 150394604 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$87K
expenses
$82K
net assets
$105K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

The United Musicians of the Twin Tiers and Central New York (Local 380-443) supports musicians through advocacy, professional representation, education, and community engagement.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Federation of Musicians of the US & Canada is a labor union representing professional musicians across the United States and Canada. It provides advocacy, contract enforcement, professional development, and collective bargaining services to protect musicians' rights and working conditions. The organization operates through local chapters, such as Local 380-443, which serve specific geographic regions.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy and Lobbying
Engages in legislative and policy advocacy to protect intellectual property rights, fair pay, and working conditions for musicians
Collective Bargaining
Negotiates and enforces contracts on behalf of musicians with employers in live performance, recording, film, television, and other media industries
Musician Education and Training
Offers workshops, certification programs, and resources to support professional development and career sustainability
Professional Representation
Provides legal and contractual support to members, including dispute resolution and wage protection services
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Musician Advocacy and Labor Representation 1 activity
    • Supporting musicians through advocacy, representation, education, and community engagement
      Provides ongoing support to musicians via professional representation, educational initiatives, and community engagement activities. Engages in advocacy efforts to advance musicians' interests.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$87K
Contributions & grants$5K6%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K4%
Other revenue$37K
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$107K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$105K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -11.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Brenda Lidestri Secretary-Treasurer 25 $9K
Ruth Berry President 15 $5K
Cathryn Jones Vice President 2 $2K
Daniel Hane Business Agent 5 $1K
John O'Connor Board Member 1 $326
Evan Jagels Board Member 1 $300
Christopher White Board Member 1 $200
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • United Musicians of the Twin Tiers and Central New York Partner — Local chapter (Local 380-443) affiliated with the American Federation of Musicians of the US & Canada, delivering services to musicians.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Comprehensive Musician Support Model
    methodology: comprehensive_musician_support
    By integrating advocacy, professional representation, education, and community engagement, we advance musicians' professional development and career sustainability because holistic support addresses both immediate needs and long-term industry challenges.