Bang on a Can
PRESENTING, COMMISSIONING, PERFORMING, RECORDING AND TEACHING CONTEMPORARY MUSIC. BANG ON A CAN BELIEVES IN EXPOSING EXCITING NEW MUSIC AS BROADLY AND ACCESSIBLY AS POSSIBLE. THROUGH IT'S SUMMER INSTITUTE, BANG ON A CAN HOPES TO BRING THIS ENERGY AND PASSION FOR INNOVATION TO A YOUNGER GENERATION OF COMPOSERS AND PLAYERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+623.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
+623.9% YoY
About Bang on a Can
Based on IRS filings
Bang on a Can is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,107,964 | $1,215,981 | $1,435,543 |
| Revenue | $3,296,533 | $3,572,707 | $3,334,270 |
| Expenses | $3,337,779 | $3,811,351 | $3,140,896 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $22,115 | $168 | $697 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bang on a Can
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Found Sound Nation ($1,447,728).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOUND SOUND NATION RIDGEWOOD, NY | TO CARRY OUT ONEBEAT | $1,447,728 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH SAVELSON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $130,211 |
| MICHAEL GORDON | MEMBER/ARTIS | — | $32,769 |
| DAVID LANG | MEMBER/ARTIS | — | $28,398 |
| BETTO ARCOS | MEMBER | — | — |
| DAN BALDINI | MEMBER | — | — |
| JEFFREY BISHOP | MEMBER | — | — |
| LYNETTE JAFFE | MEMBER | — | — |
| ALAN KIFFERSTEIN | TREASURER | — | — |
| MICHAEL KUSHNER | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LESLIE LASSITER | MEMBER | — | — |
| GEORGE LEWIS | MEMBER | — | — |
| RAULEE MARCUS | MEMBER | — | — |
| ELIZABETH MURRELL | MEMBER | — | — |
| ROBERT A SKIRNICK | SECRETARY | — | — |
| JANE STEWART | MEMBER | — | — |
| SANDRA TAIT | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| JULIA WOLFE | MEMBER/ARTIS | — | — |
| ADAM WOLFENSOHN | COCHAIR FINA | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bang on a Can?
Bang on a Can is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bang on a Can?
As of 2024, Bang on a Can holds $1.1M in total assets with $3.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M in 2024.
Where does Bang on a Can operate?
Bang on a Can has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Bang on a Can award?
In 2024, Bang on a Can awarded 1 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bang on a Can's EIN?
Bang on a Can's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3392963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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