Composers Now Inc
Composers Now empowers all living composers, celebrates the diversity of their voices, and honors the significance of their artistic contributions to the cultural fabric of society.
Composers Now Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $186,197
- +49.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $337,906
- +132.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1
- Expenses (2025)
- $261,474
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Composers Now Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Contemporary Ensemble Brooklyn, NY | Artist Fees | $20,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,197 | $337,906 | $261,474 | — | — | $1 |
| 2024 | $124,830 | $145,117 | $273,782 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $256,858 | $355,578 | $166,061 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $66,194 | $93,405 | $134,412 | $20,250 | 1 | — |
About Composers Now Inc
Based on IRS filings
Composers Now Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $186K in total assets. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Composers Now Inc is led by Tania J. Leon, Board Chair & Artistic Director since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tania J. Leon
Board Chair & Artistic Director
Chair Artistic Director → Board Chair Artistic Director, 2023
Board Chair Artistic Director → Board Chair & Artistic Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
$28K (2023) → $21K (2025)
David Del Tredici
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Threadgill
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ingrid Aybar
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa S. Otterly
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mindard
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to Tania J Leon (Board Chair & Artistic Director).
Frequently asked questions about Composers Now Inc
How large is Composers Now Inc?
Composers Now Inc reported $186K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $338K.
What is Composers Now Inc?
Composers Now Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $186K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Composers Now Inc operate?
Composers Now Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Composers Now Inc's EIN?
Composers Now Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2244711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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