named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Booking and Referral Service
Assists event organizers in finding AFM musicians and groups for performances; includes access to AFM Entertainment, an online booking platform.
Claims on Default
Provides financial protection by paying members scale wages if a client defaults, then pursuing legal recovery on their behalf.
Immigration Assistance
Supports members working across the U.S.-Canada border by facilitating work visa applications and compliance with bilateral regulations.
Legal Contract Support
Offers standardized AFM contracts to ensure enforceable agreements for engagements, with support for collections in case of non-payment.
Negotiated Agreements
Secures collective bargaining agreements with industries including recording, film, television, and live performance to ensure fair pay and royalties.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Musician Advocacy and Labor Representation 3 activities
- Advocacy for musicians' labor rights and fair working conditionsRepresents the interests of full-time and part-time musicians by advocating for improved wages, working conditions, and fair dealings through national, state, and local lobbying, and by negotiating and maintaining international, national, and local agreements that secure fair pay, benefits, and royalties for members.
- Dispute resolution and wage protection for member musiciansResolves payment disputes on behalf of members and pays scale wages when employers default, then pursues legal action to recover unpaid wages, ensuring financial protection for musicians.
- Provision of standardized legal contracts for musical engagementsProvides members with standardized legal contracts to secure payment and employment terms for musical performances, helping ensure fair and enforceable working conditions.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Collection of member dues through multiple payment channelsAccepts member dues payments via check by mail, over the phone with credit cards, online through PayPal, and via Venmo, facilitating accessible and flexible payment options.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Maintenance of organizational infrastructure and office operationsOperates a main office at 875 East Main St, Suite 370, in Rochester, NY, to support administrative, communication, and service delivery functions for the association.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Member benefits administration including pension and insuranceOffers members access to a pension fund with employer contributions of up to 15% of wages and provides access to an all-risk insurance plan covering instruments and equipment against damage, loss, or theft up to full replacement value.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Online referral service for live music opportunitiesProvides a free international online referral service that connects member musicians with live music performance opportunities.
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Union Member Communications 1 activity
- Publication and distribution of member newsletterProduces and distributes a monthly publication, Quarter Notes, containing labor news, educational resources, and job opportunities for members, with past issues made available to the public.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Support for cultural and charitable events through musician referralsFacilitates musician participation in charitable events such as the “If Music Be The Food” fundraiser benefiting Foodlink by arranging performances supported by the Music Performance Trust Fund.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$95K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$84K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$19K
Grants paid out$34K
balance sheet
Total assets$399K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$394K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -12.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David R Angus | President & Secretary-Treasurer | 30 | $16K |
| Craig Sutherland | Board Member | 1 | $500 |
| Nancy E Boone-Bahr | Board Member | 1 | $500 |
| Kenneth W Scott | Board Member | 1 | $450 |
| Andrew L Brown | Board Member | 1 | $400 |
| Herbert T Smith Jr | Board Member | 1 | $400 |
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- AFM Freelance Services Division Partner — Developed and maintains the website for Rochester Musicians Association Local 66
- American Federation of Musicians Network — Local 66 is a chapter of the American Federation of Musicians
- American Federation of Musicians Network — Local 66 is a chapter of the American Federation of Musicians.
- American Federation of Musicians Network — Local 66 is a local chapter of the American Federation of Musicians, operating under its national structure and agreements.
- American Federation of Musicians Network — Local 66 is a local chapter of the American Federation of Musicians.
- Foodlink Partner — Collaborated on the "If Music Be The Food" fundraiser event.
- Music Performance Trust Fund Partner — Provided support for a string quartet performance at a fundraising event.
- NYStateofHealth Government — Local 66 directed members to obtain health insurance through the New York State health exchange.
- PayPal Partner — Partner for processing online dues payments.
- RocWiki Partner — Provided the photo of the Rochester skyline used on the website
- Venmo Partner — Partner for accepting mobile payments of member dues.
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.
- Collective Bargaining and Advocacy for Fair Wagesmethodology: collective_bargaining_and_advocacyBy organizing musicians collectively and engaging in negotiations, legislative lobbying, and public advocacy, the association secures fair wages and improved working conditions across media industries because unified representation increases bargaining power and industry influence.
- Union-Based Benefits to Support Musician Sustainabilitymethodology: union_representationBy providing union-backed benefits and services, the association supports musicians' career longevity and economic stability because access to protected live and recorded performance benefits reduces financial risk and promotes professional continuity.