named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
GatherNYC Downtown
Offsite concert series held in Manhattan locations, such as private lofts, offering intimate performances; inaugural event features pianist Natalie Tenenbaum.
Weekly Concert Series
Weekly Sunday morning concerts at the Museum of Arts & Design featuring performances by acclaimed and emerging artists across genres, including classical, jazz, folk, and contemporary music.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Collaborates with artists and ensembles for curated concert programmingCo-presents and collaborates with renowned artists and ensembles such as the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, MATA, Aizuri Quartet, Dali Quartet, PROJECT Trio, Juilliard String Quartet, and others to present diverse, genre-blending performances including classical, jazz, folk, hip-hop, electronic, and global contemporary works.
- Hosts weekly Sunday morning concert series in New York CityOrganizes and presents a recurring one-hour concert series every Sunday at 11:00 a.m., primarily at the Museum of Arts & Design and SubCulture in Manhattan, featuring live classical and cross-genre music performances, spoken word, and moments of silence to foster community and spiritual nourishment. The 2025–26 season includes 31 events, continuing a program that has run from at least October 2022 through May 2024.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Presents intergenerational and interactive music-based programsHosts “Play Out!”, an interactive, intergenerational family program that uses music, poetry, and video art to explore emotional expression and self-awareness, expanding the organization’s engagement beyond traditional concert formats.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Provides complimentary refreshments and family-friendly access at concertsOffers complimentary artisanal coffee and pastries starting at 10:30 a.m. before each concert and provides free admission for children under 12, enhancing accessibility and communal experience at its events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$147K
Contributions & grants$123K84%
Program service revenue$24K16%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$19K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$113K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$113K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +30.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rupert Boyd | Vice President | 5 | $10K |
| Laura Metcalf | President | 5 | $8K |
board members · 1
- William Bradley Rubenstein — Director
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Airbnb Partner — Partners with Airbnb for ticketing and event access.
- Amphion Foundation Funder — Supports GatherNYC through funding
- Chamber Music America Funder — Provided a generous donation to support a concert.
- ChatterABQ Partner — Inspired the creation of GatherNYC through its model of weekly Sunday morning concerts and community building
- DCLA Government — Government partner providing support to GatherNYC
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Supports GatherNYC through the Creative Engagement regrant program administered by LMCC.
- LMCC Partner — Administers the Creative Engagement regrant program that provides funding to GatherNYC.
- Laura Metcalf Partner — Cellist and co-founder of GatherNYC, serving as co-artistic director.
- MATA Partner — Collaborates with GatherNYC to present a concert featuring works from emerging composers.
- Morris-Jumel Mansion Partner — Partnered to host the GatherNYC outdoor concert series on the mansion's grounds.
- Museum of Art and Design Partner — Hosts the GatherNYC concert series at its venue in New York City.
- Museum of Arts & Design Partner — Hosts GatherNYC's concert series at its venue located at 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY.
- Museum of Arts and Design Partner — Provides venue space for GatherNYC events at 2 Columbus Circle.
- NYSCA Government — New York State Council on the Arts, a government affiliate supporting GatherNYC
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides partial public funding for GatherNYC projects in partnership with the City Council.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides public funding support for GatherNYC programs with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Partner — Collaborated with members of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in a joint performance.
- Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Partner — Partners with GatherNYC for an expanded collaborative concert program featuring classical and popular music.
- Rupert Boyd Partner — Classical guitarist and co-founder of GatherNYC, serving as co-artistic director.
- Sono Luminus Network — Label that released the album by GATHERNYC Co-Artistic Directors.
- SubCulture Partner — Venue partner for hosting GatherNYC concert events.
- The Amphion Foundation, Inc. Funder — Provides partial funding support to GatherNYC.
- The Knights Partner — Hosted musicians from The Knights ensemble for a concert promoting ocean stewardship.
- The Knights Partner — Performs in the “Play Out!” intergenerational family program hosted by GatherNYC.
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.
- Music for Emotional and Environmental Awareness 72 orgsmethodology: arts-for-emotional-literacyBy using music to explore human emotions, ecological systems, and global humanitarian issues, the organization fosters empathy, self-awareness, and environmental stewardship, because narrative-driven, expressive performances make abstract or distant issues personally resonant.shared approach: Art as Emotional Catalyst →
- Inclusive and Eclectic Artistic Curation 36 orgsmethodology: inclusive-curationBy curating diverse, genre-blending musical programs and supporting unconstrained emerging composers, the organization expands access and representation in classical music, because inclusivity and innovation together attract multidimensional audiences and empower underrepresented voices.shared approach: Representation as Inclusion →
- Music as Spiritual and Communal Ritual 36 orgsmethodology: music-as-ritualBy structuring concerts around the form and atmosphere of religious services—communal gathering, ritual, and reverence—the organization fosters a contemplative, unifying experience centered on music rather than doctrine, because this format deepens emotional engagement and creates sacred space for connection.shared approach: Representation as Inclusion →