THE MISSION OF THE MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST IS TO PROVIDE CLASSICALLY TRAINED MUSICIANS AND DIVERSE AUDIENCES WITH TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL AND PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$115.9M
+3.5% YoY
Revenue
$8.3M
-11.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.7M
+42.4% YoY
Expenses
$12.6M
-3.4% YoY
About Music Academy of the West
Based on IRS filings
Music Academy of the West is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $115.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $115,853,822 | $111,989,638 | $109,781,718 |
| Revenue | $8,265,544 | $9,290,553 | $12,864,045 |
| Expenses | $12,555,692 | $12,997,164 | $13,991,680 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,672,210 | $1,174,194 | $1,654,902 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Music Academy of the West
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAURICE SINGER | CHAIR | 20 | — |
| JERROLD EBERHARDT | VICE CHAIR | 20 | — |
| PAMELA STROBEL | SECRETARY | 15 | — |
| HARRISON BAINS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ELLEN BARGER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DEAN CARTER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MALLY CHAKOLA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CLIVE CHANG | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TED CRONIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAN DOKOS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RACHEL FINE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BRIDGET FOREMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANDREA HEIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| HEEJUNG KIM | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SUSAN LICHTENSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KANDY LURIA BUDGOR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| THOMAS ORLANDO | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOSH RAMIREZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DANNER SCHEFLER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STEPHANIE SHUMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PATRICK SPENCE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KELLY TEICH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MIMI DO | CFO & VP OF ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $220,500 |
| SHAUNA QUILL | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $367,107 |
| JOANNE BARNARD | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $219,408 |
| NATHAN BACHHUBER | CHIEF ARTISTIC OFFICER (EN | 40 | $192,958 |
| TIFFANY DEVRIES | DEAN | 40 | $173,185 |
| JILL L RODE | DIR OF LEGACY GIVING | 40 | $151,940 |
| ANAIS PELLEGRINI | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY, MAJOR GIFTS | 40 | $146,650 |
| KERRY BLANKENSHIP ALLEN | VP OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $138,611 |
| MARCIA SWIRES | SR DIR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $128,029 |
| KATE OBERJAT | SR DIR CONTENT MKTG & DIGITAL EXPERIENCE | 40 | $113,633 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Music Academy of the West?
Music Academy of the West is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. It holds $115.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Music Academy of the West?
As of 2024, Music Academy of the West holds $115.9M in total assets with $8.3M in annual revenue.
Where does Music Academy of the West operate?
Music Academy of the West has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, Virginia.
What is Music Academy of the West's EIN?
Music Academy of the West's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1525814. 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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