named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Artist Relief
Directed proceeds from a virtual concert fundraiser in 2020 to professional musicians whose livelihoods were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOMV Violin Competition
Hosts a competition at Lincoln Center that awards multi-year performance loans of commissioned instruments to exceptional young violinists.
Instrument Loan Program
Commissions and loans high-quality custom instruments, including violins by Samuel Zygmuntowicz and cellos by Moes & Moes, to winners of international competitions such as the FOMV Violin Competition at Lincoln Center.
Musique et Vin au Clos Vougeot Festival Support
Provides sponsorship and financial support for the annual classical music festival in Burgundy, France, founded in 2008, which brings together renowned and emerging musicians.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 3 activities
- Hosting fundraising galas featuring acclaimed musicians and Burgundy winesHosts fundraising galas in cities such as New York and San Francisco, featuring performances by internationally acclaimed musicians and wines from top Burgundy domaines.
- Producing virtual concerts and fundraisers for professional musiciansOrganized a virtual concert and fundraiser in 2020 from Château du Clos de Vougeot, with proceeds supporting professional musicians affected by the pandemic.
- Sponsoring the Musique et Vin au Clos Vougeot festivalProvides sponsorship and financial support for the annual Musique et Vin au Clos Vougeot festival in Burgundy, France, which features performances by established and emerging musicians.
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and loaning performance-quality cellos to competition winnersCommissions concert cellos from luthiers Moes & Moes in collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma and awards them as multi-year performance loans to competition winners, such as Lila Holyoke in 2025.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Commissioning and loaning performance-quality violins to competition winnersCommissions violins from master luthiers and provides them as multi-year performance loans to winners of its violin competition, such as Blaire Kim and Adriana Bec (2025).
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding an instrumental loan program for young musiciansFinances an instrumental fund that provides custom, high-quality musical instruments on loan to young musicians lacking access, including commissioning instruments from master luthiers.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding study grants and career-launch programs for young musiciansFunds study grants and career-launch programs for young musicians in higher education through grants to Musique et Vin au Clos Vougeot.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$607K
Contributions & grants$577K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$31K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$511K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising35%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$288K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$1.49M
Cash$718K
Investments$431K
Liabilities$21
Net assets$1.49M
Liquid reserves27.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- ARVIND SODHANI — BOARD MEMBER
- BERNARD HERVET — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Moes & Moes Partner — Commissioned a concert cello in collaboration with FOMV and Yo-Yo Ma, awarded to competition winner Lila Holyoke.
- Musique et Vin au Clos Vougeot Partner — FOMV provides sponsorship and financial support for this annual festival in Burgundy, France, where renowned and emerging musicians perform together.
- Musique et Vin au Clos Vougeot Partner — French not-for-profit organization that receives grants to support young musicians through study grants and an instrumental lending fund.
- Samuel Zygmuntowicz Partner — Collaborated with FOMV to commission a violin awarded to winners of its violin competition.
- Yo-Yo Ma Partner — Collaborated with FOMV and Moes & Moes on the commissioning of a concert cello awarded to a young musician.
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.
- Comprehensive Artist Development Modelmethodology: comprehensive artist developmentBy providing a holistic suite of resources—including instrument access, performance opportunities, scholarships, and travel support—we accelerate the professional development of young classical musicians because sustained, multi-faceted support addresses both practical and career barriers to success.
- Cultural Diplomacy Through Musical Exchangemethodology: cultural diplomacy through musicBy fostering Franco-American collaboration through transatlantic concerts and joint programming, we strengthen cultural ties and elevate classical music because shared artistic experiences build enduring international relationships and mutual understanding.