CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP, SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHEN THE CHAMBER MUSIC COMMUNITY. CMA SERVES AS THE HUB OF THIS FIELD, COMPRISED OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, INDEPENDENT MUSICAL ENSEMBLES, VOLUNTEER AND INSTITUTIONAL PRESENTERS, AND OTHERS INVOLVED IN THE PERFORMANCE AND PRESENTATION OF SMALL ENSEMBLE MUSIC.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.5M
-12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$538K
-0.4% YoY
Grant Count
37
+8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-8.5% YoY
About Chamber Music America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Chamber Music America Inc 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 $12.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 37 grants totaling $538K. Net investment income was $471K.
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 | $12,506,070 | $14,273,614 | $16,252,667 |
| Revenue | $1,752,331 | $1,430,856 | $5,588,017 |
| Expenses | $3,829,201 | $3,742,142 | $3,312,619 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $471,248 | $399,447 | $699,806 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Chamber Music America Inc
Classical Commissioning Grant Program
CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CMA Artistic Projects Grant
CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA INC
Amount
US $7,500 - US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Performance Plus Grant
CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Edward Simon ($35,000), Brinae Ali ($34,000), Edmar Castaneda ($31,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARS NOVA WORKSHOP INC PHILADELPHIA, PA | PRESENTER CONSORTIUM FOR JAZZ | $10,000 |
| ARTS FOR ART NEW YORK, NY | PRESENTER CONSORTIUM FOR JAZZ | $10,000 |
| BLACKBOX ENSEMBLE NEW YORK, NY | ARTISTIC PROJECTS | $8,580 |
| BRINAE ALI BALTIMORE, MD | NEW JAZZ WORKS | $34,000 |
| CAPITALBOP INC WASHINGTON, DC | PRESENTER CONSORTIUM FOR JAZZ | $10,000 |
| DUO KAYO NEW YORK, NY | ARTISTIC PROJECTS | $14,480 |
| EARSHOT JAZZ SEATTLE, WA | PRESENTER CONSORTIUM FOR JAZZ | $11,000 |
| EDMAR CASTANEDA TEANECK, NJ | NEW JAZZ WORKS | $31,000 |
| EDWARD SIMON EMERYVILLE, CA | NEW JAZZ WORKS | $35,000 |
| EKMELES NEW YORK, NY | CLASSICAL COMMISSIONING | $16,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN YOUNG | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER GRIM | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MIMI HWANG | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| OLIVER RAGSDALE JR | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN ZION | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JENNIE OH BROWN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN KWAN LOUCKS | CEO | 50 | $173,791 |
| DAWN BERRY-WALKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNY BILFIELD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NICHOLAS CSICSKO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NOAH DEGARMO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AARON DWORKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARLTON FORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JANET GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NATALIE HAAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIANA HAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIAN HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EDWARD KIM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CALVIN LEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ADRIANA LINARES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KARIM NAGI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NICHOLAS PHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES E ROCCO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SOPHIA CONTRERAS SCHWARTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DANIEL SEEFF | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WENDY SHARP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER SHIH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HELEN SUNG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAMUEL TORRES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DWIGHT TRIBLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAT ZAGELOW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY ZEIGLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOSE FELICIANO | DIRECTOR OF GRANT PROGRAMS | 40 | $115,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chamber Music America Inc?
Chamber Music America Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $12.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chamber Music America Inc?
As of 2024, Chamber Music America Inc holds $12.5M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 37 grants totaling $538K in 2024.
Where does Chamber Music America Inc operate?
Chamber Music America Inc has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Pr, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington.
What size grants does Chamber Music America Inc award?
In 2024, Chamber Music America Inc awarded 37 grants totaling $538K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chamber Music America Inc's EIN?
Chamber Music America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2934575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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