American Music Therapy Association
To advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world.
American Music Therapy Association at a glance
In short: American Music Therapy Association gave $46K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,226
- +193.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,557
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,207
- Total assets
- $812,657
- +54.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Music Therapy Association
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from American Music Therapy Association
AMTA Conference Scholarships (Conference Scholar Awards)
American Music Therapy Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award
American Music Therapy Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award Grant
American Music Therapy Association
Amount
US $2,500 - US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Music Therapy Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indiana University ($16K). Together the top 4 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Music Therapy Association gives
- Giving grew 236% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $58K (2020, 18 months). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $46K.
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | Research Grant | $15,813 |
| Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | Research Grant | $15,638 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Research Grant | $8,775 |
| University of Kentucky Research Foundation Lexington, KY | Research Grant | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $812,657 | $1,062,348 | $724,936 | $46,226 | 4 | $46,709 |
| 2023 | $527,730 | $840,525 | $722,240 | $15,755 | 2 | $15,444 |
| 2022 | $543,291 | $1,041,838 | $1,469,118 | $16,339 | 2 | $33,293 |
| 2021 | $865,935 | $1,892,135 | $1,889,593 | $13,750 | 1 | $123,421 |
| 2020* | $1,097,567 | $2,862,775 | $2,904,495 | $58,132 | 5 | $45,144 |
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About American Music Therapy Association
Based on IRS filings
American Music Therapy Association is a public charity focused on Health, based in Silver Spring, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $813K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $47K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Music Therapy Association is led by Angela M. Snell, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela M. Snell
President
Speaker of the Assembly → President Elect, 2022
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Simpson
Director of Government Relations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Lori Fogus Gooding
Immediate Past President
President Elect Then President → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Mabes
Council Coordinator for the Council on Association
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sokira
Vice President
Vice President Elect → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Orozco Henry
Treasurer
Treasurer & Council Coordinator for the Council on Professiona → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mia Iliopoulos
Speaker of the Assembly
Assembly of Delegates Representative → Speaker of the Assembly, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Deran
Assembly of Delegates Representative
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Monterra
Speaker of the Assembly
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Engen
Council Coordinator for the Council on Education
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brianne Weaver
Assistant Speaker of the Assembly
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Angell
Historian & Seretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendall Joplin
Assembly of Delegates Representative -
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan McCausland
Council Coordinator for the Council on Professiona
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Andrea Dalton (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Alejandra J. Ferrer (2021–2023) — Council Coordinator for the Council on Education
- Former: Lauren Daniels (2021–2023) — Historian & Seretary
- Former: Brian Jantz (2022–2023) — Speaker of the Assembly & Regional Presidents' Representative
- Former: Jennifer Geiger (2022–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Spencer Hardy (2022–2023) — Assembly of Delegates Representative
- Former: Kevin Bock (2023) — Assembly of Delegates Representative
- Former: Adonia Calhoun Coates (2020–2022) — Ex-Officio & Chief Executive Officer · Filing note: Until 62022
- Former: Edward Kahler II (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Anurati Jain (2022) — Dei Committee Liaison & Glr Representative
- Former: Grant Howarth (2022) — Dei Committee Liaison & Swr Representative
- Former: Kate Myers-Coffman (2022) — Assembly of Delegates Representative
- Former: Katrina Koszczuk (2022) — Regional Presidents' Representative
- Former: Shannon Kiley (2022) — Dei Committee Liaison & Ser Representative
- Former: Susan Hadley (2022) — Dei Committee Liaison & Ser Representative
- Former: Vienna Sa (2022) — Dei Committee Liaison & Wr Representative
- Former: Amber Weldon-Stephens (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Amy Smith (2020–2021) — Council Coordinator
- Former: Angie Elkins (2020–2021) — Director of Member Svcs & Info. Systems
- Former: Debbie Bates (2020–2021) — Assistant Assembly Speaker
- Former: Deborah Benkovitz Williams (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Eric G. Waldon (2020–2021) — Assembly Delegate
- Former: Gary Verhagen (2020–2021) — Assembly Delegate
- Former: Heather Wagner (2020–2021) — Regional Presidential Representative
- Former: Jane Creagan (2020–2021) — Director of Professional Programs
- Former: Jean Nemeth (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Melita Belgrave (2020–2021) — Dei Representative
- Former: Michael Silverman (2020–2021) — Historian & Parl.
- Former: Natalie Generally Kirk (2020–2021) — Council Coordinator
- Former: Wendy Woolsey (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Hakeem Leonard (2020) — Council Coordinator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $101K, to Julia Simpson (Director of Government Relations).
Frequently asked questions about American Music Therapy Association
How much does American Music Therapy Association give each year?
American Music Therapy Association gave $46K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
What is American Music Therapy Association's typical grant size?
American Music Therapy Association's median grant in 2024 was $12,207, and its average grant was $11,557, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Music Therapy Association give grants?
American Music Therapy Association's top state is Indiana, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (34%) and Arizona (19%).
Does American Music Therapy Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on American Music Therapy Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (4 grants).
How large is American Music Therapy Association?
American Music Therapy Association reported $813K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is American Music Therapy Association?
American Music Therapy Association is a public charity focused on Health, based in Silver Spring, MD. It holds $813K in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Music Therapy Association's EIN?
American Music Therapy Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6107868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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