named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
David Dubal Lectures
Scholarly lecture series on piano history and performance, covering figures such as Horowitz, Rubinstein, and Liszt, presented by David Dubal.
International Keyboard Festival
Annual summer festival in New York featuring piano recitals, masterclasses, and lectures by internationally acclaimed pianists and educators.
Keyboard Conversations®
Program series by Jeffrey Siegel that combines piano performance with commentary, designed to deepen audience understanding of classical works.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Hosts lectures and educational talks on piano performance and historyFeatures lecture presentations during the festival, including talks by David Dubal on great piano performances, American pianists, and historical figures such as Richter and Wild.
- Hosts public concerts and recitals as part of annual festival programmingOrganizes and presents a series of public concerts each year, including Masters Series performances at Merkin Hall and six featured concerts in the 2026 festival, showcasing renowned and emerging pianists.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to emerging and young pianistsProvides financial awards through multiple scholarship programs, including the IKIF Artist Recognition Scholarships, Dorothy MacKenzie Awards, and Janet & William Schwartz Young Artist Scholarships, selected by formal juries.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Produces and publishes webcasts of festival performancesRecords and publishes complete webcasts of festival events, including performances by Jerome Rose, Marc-André Hamelin, and faculty and gala concerts from the 2015 festival.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides education, study, and performance opportunities in classical piano musicOffers training and performance platforms for pianists through its annual festival, including masterclasses, recitals, and faculty-led instruction by internationally recognized artists.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$40K86%
Program service revenue$6K14%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$14K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$14K
Cash—
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Net assets$14K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +82.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE KEDERSHA | FESTIVAL DIR | 10 | $12K |
board members · 2
- JERRY STRAUS — DIRECTOR
- MAGDALENA BACZEWSKA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Beaux Arts Trio Partner — Participating ensemble in the festival faculty
- David Dubal Partner — Regular lecturer at the festival, presenting programs on piano performance and history.
- Fine Arts Quartet Partner — Participating ensemble in the festival faculty
- H & K Arts Management Partner — Arts management organization listed among sponsors of the International Keyboard Institute & Festival.
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognized as a publicly supported 501(c)(3) organization under U.S. tax law.
- Jerome Rose Partner — Featured performer and artistic figure in multiple editions of the festival.
- Julie Kedersha Partner — Official photographer documenting the International Keyboard Institute and Festival events from 2016 to 2025
- Kaufman Music Center Partner — Hosts IKIF concerts at Merkin Hall and manages ticket sales through its box office.
- Klavierhaus Partner — Piano-related business listed among sponsors of the International Keyboard Institute & Festival.
- Posner-Wallace Foundation Funder — Foundation listed among contributors to the International Keyboard Institute & Festival.
- St. Petersburg Quartet Partner — Participating ensemble in the festival faculty
- Steinway & Sons Partner — Named sponsor of the International Keyboard Institute & Festival.
- The Knights Partner — Participating ensemble in the festival faculty
- The Straus Family Funder — Provides funding support that makes Masters Series Concerts possible.
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.
- Competitive Scholarship Development 48 orgsmethodology: scholarship_competitionBy awarding scholarships through a jury-based selection process, the Institute identifies and advances emerging pianists, because structured competition with expert evaluation incentivizes artistic excellence and supports professional growth.shared approach: Artistic Mentorship Through Immersive Practice →
- Performance-Integrated Education 48 orgsmethodology: performance-integrated-educationBy presenting live performances and masterclasses by renowned pianists alongside scholarly lectures, the Institute fosters deeper understanding and advancement in keyboard performance, because exposure to excellence and expert interpretation enhances educational impact and inspires emerging artists.shared approach: Artistic Mentorship Through Immersive Practice →
- Public Access and Engagement Modelmethodology: public_support_funding_modelBy providing digital access to festival performances and relying on tax-deductible public contributions, the Institute broadens audience reach and sustains operations, because open access increases public engagement and fosters ongoing financial support.