named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
A Song for Viki
Annual fundraising event that supports music education and scholarships in Viki Sorrentino's memory
Memorial Bench Ceremony
Annual October event honoring Viki Sorrentino’s life and legacy
VSF Holiday Caroling
Annual December event bringing festive music to the community
VSF Instrument Grant Program
Partners with Hungry for Music to provide musical instruments to youth in need
VSF Piano Donation
Donated a piano to Grand Avenue Elementary School in Baldwin, NY in memory of Viki Sorrentino
VSF Sip & Sing Events
Community musical events that raise funds and promote music appreciation
Viki Sorrentino Endowed Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance to undergraduate music students at LIU Post in honor of Viki Sorrentino
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Community engagement and fundraisingEngages community members through participation in fundraisers and events to support music education initiatives and organizational sustainability.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding music education scholarshipsProvides financial support for undergraduate music students through the Viki Sorrentino Endowed Scholarship Award at LIU Post, funded by proceeds from the "A Song for Viki" fundraiser.
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Community Music Performances & Education 1 activity
- Organizing community music eventsHosts recurring musical events including Sip & Sing gatherings and annual holiday caroling events to engage the community, promote musical education, and inspire aspiring musicians.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Providing direct music education resourcesSupports music education in underserved communities by donating instruments, such as a piano to Grand Avenue Elementary School, and providing access to musical opportunities through partnerships and programming.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$13K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$11K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$10K
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
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Net assets$2K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 1
- NICOLE SORRENTINO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Grand Avenue Elementary School Partner — Partner institution where Viki Sorrentino taught kindergarten and integrated music into education.
- Grand Avenue Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a donated piano from VSF in memory of Viki Sorrentino to support music education.
- Hungry for Music Partner — Collaborates to expand access to musical instruments for the VSF music grant program.
- LIU - Post Network — Hosts the Victoria Sorrentino Endowed Scholarship Fund, which receives proceeds from VSF's annual fundraiser.
- LIU Post Partner — Educational institution where Viki Sorrentino studied music education and participated in choral groups, linked to the foundation's mission.
- LIU Post Partner — Partnered to create the Viki Sorrentino Endowed Scholarship Award for undergraduate music students.
- St. Barnabas Church Partner — Partner organization where Viki Sorrentino served as cantor for thirty years, associated with the foundation's mission.
- Venmo Funder — Accepts donations through Venmo as a payment platform.
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.
- Arts Engagement Through Performancemethodology: arts-engagement-through-performanceBy hosting live musical performances with established musicians, the foundation inspires youth and increases engagement in music education, because experiential exposure to professional artistry motivates participation and broadens access to the arts.
- Institutional Partnerships for Resource Expansionmethodology: institutional-partnerships-for-music-outreachBy partnering with educational and music-focused institutions, including Hungry for Music, the foundation amplifies access to instruments and educational programming, because collaborative networks increase resource availability and program reach for underserved beneficiaries.
- Music Education as Transformative Accessmethodology: music-education-accessBy providing music education and exposure to underserved populations, the foundation fosters musical appreciation and lifelong engagement, because equitable access to arts programming breaks down socioeconomic barriers to cultural participation.