named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advanced Senior Care Music Therapist (ASCMT)
Advanced certification for clinicians and researchers specializing in music therapy for complex neurologic and geriatric conditions
Music Has Power® Training
Professional development program translating clinical research into practical tools for healthcare providers and caregivers
Research in Music and Neurologic Function
Scientific studies exploring auditory entrainment, motor rehabilitation, and the neural mechanisms of music therapy in neurological populations
Senior Care Music Specialist (SCMS) Certification
Training program that certifies professionals in evidence-based music interventions for senior wellness and dementia care
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Music Therapy for Ill and Vulnerable Populations 5 activities
- Delivers public education and outreach on music and medicineOrganizes and participates in public events, documentary screenings, and speaking engagements—often featuring Dr. Connie Tomaino—to educate audiences about the science and practice of music therapy and its neurological foundations.
- Develops and delivers music therapy training programsOffers education, certification, and hands-on training for professionals and caregivers in evidence-based music therapy and arts in health practices, including a Best Practices certification program focused on senior care.
- Engages volunteers in music therapy programsMobilizes volunteer support to assist music therapists and enhance program delivery, strengthening community involvement in therapeutic services.
- Provides consultation to healthcare institutionsOffers direct support and guidance to healthcare organizations implementing music therapy and arts in health programs, helping integrate research-based practices into clinical settings.
- Translates research into practical tools and resourcesDevelops and disseminates applied resources, such as a practical guide on music therapy for senior wellness, that synthesize clinical research and experience for real-world use by caregivers and professionals.
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Neurological Disorder Research & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Conducts neuroscience and music therapy researchPerforms clinical and neurophysiological research to understand how music affects neurological function, including studies on motor function, memory, speech, auditory processing, and neural responses in both humans and animal models. Research includes applications for movement disorders, aging populations, and hearing restoration.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$54K61%
Program service revenue$20K22%
Investment income$13K15%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$436K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$45K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$229K
Cash$68K
Investments$114K
Liabilities$1.49M
Net assets$-1.26M
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -36.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 25
- ANTHONY CIRILLO — BOARD MEMBER
- AXEL FREUDMANN — BOARD MEMBER
- CHARLES ARMSTRONG — BOARD MEMBER
- CONCETTA M TOMAINO — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- DAVID J GENTNER — PRESIDENT/CEO
- EDWIN STERN III — CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
- ERUM AZEEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- FLOYD V MYERS — BOARD MEMBER
- HARRY BALLAN — CHAIRMAN
- J'NAI BRIDGES — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMIE PABST — BOARD MEMBER
- JAY STARK — CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
- JOHN ABELES — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN IACHETTI — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH SESSA — CFO
- JUSTIN GINSBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN AMRHEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN TWITCHELL — BOARD MEMBER
- MICKEY HART — BOARD MEMBER
- MIDGE WOOLSEY — BOARD MEMBER
- NICK STERN — BOARD MEMBER
- REBECCA DONATO — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS E NOBILE — VICE-CHAIR & SECRETARY
- THOMAS ROBERTS — BOARD MEMBER
- ULRICH ROSA — TREASURER
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Anew Hospice Partner — Director of Experience from Anew Hospice is certified as a Senior Care Music Specialist through IMNF.
- Bainbridge ADC Partner — Multiple staff members from Bainbridge ADC are certified as Senior Care Music Specialists through IMNF.
- Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, China Partner — Lecturer from Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, China is certified as a Senior Care Music Specialist through IMNF.
- Concetta M. Tomaino Partner — Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function
- Dr. Concetta Tomaino Partner — Co-developer of clinical work and research linking music therapy and neurology
- Dr. Oliver Sacks Partner — Co-founded the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function with Dr. Oliver Sacks.
- Dr. Oliver Sacks Partner — Longstanding professional collaboration with Dr. Connie Tomaino on music and medicine.
- Institute for Music and Neurologic Function Network — Organization's primary identity and operational name
- LeadingAge Partner — Workforce Director from LeadingAge is certified as a Senior Care Music Specialist through IMNF.
- Oliver Sacks Partner — Co-Founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function
- Oliver Sacks, MD Partner — Co-developer of clinical work and research linking music therapy and neurology
- United Nations Partner — Aligns research with the United Nations Decade of Healthy Aging (2021–2030) and Sustainable Development Goals.
- University of Brasília Partner — Professor from the Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasília is certified as an Advanced Senior Care Music Therapist through IMNF.
- Value-Added Partners Partner — Organizations that support best practices in music and neurologic health care in collaboration with IMNF
- Visiting Angels Partner — Caregiver from Visiting Angels is certified as a Senior Care Music Specialist through IMNF.
- World Health Organization Partner — References WHO reports on global aging trends in published research.
- the TENG Company Partner — Head of Outreach from the TENG Company is certified as a Senior Care Music Specialist through IMNF.
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.
- Integration of Music Therapy into Healthcare Systemsmethodology: music-as-healthcare-interventionBy embedding music therapy into clinical and elder care settings through research dissemination and professional training, we increase adoption and accessibility because institutional integration ensures sustainable, evidence-based delivery.
- Music-Based Neurological Rehabilitationmethodology: neurologic-music-therapyBy using music-based interventions, we improve motor, cognitive, and emotional functioning in individuals with neurological conditions because music engages intact neural pathways and supports neuroplasticity, enabling functional recovery.