New Music USA is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing new music in all its forms. Based in New York City, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on the arts, culture, and humanities sector, specifically music. The organization has been tax-exempt since July 1946.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.7M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$624K
-28.0% YoY
Grant Count
83
-26.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-2.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
New Music USA's mission is to nurture a vibrant and inclusive community for artists and listeners by supporting the creation, performance, and appreciation of new music throughout the United States. The organization works to ensure a thriving, connected, and equitable ecosystem for the music of our time.
The organization's core values include belonging, empowerment, imagination, connectivity, and trust, which are embedded in organizational culture and across all program activities.
Primary program areas include:
- Grantmaking — Responsive grant programs that serve creators and musical organizations, with particular attention to historically underserved creators
- Skill-building and mentorship — Programs designed to develop capabilities within the music community
- Convenings — Gatherings for creators from all backgrounds
- Audience connection platforms — Programs designed to connect music-makers with organizations and their audiences
Grantmaking
New Music USA operates multiple grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization funds nationally, with demonstrated grantmaking activity across multiple states including New York, California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $19.7 million
- Total Revenue: $2.34 million
- Total Expenses: $2.96 million
- Net Income: -$619,879
- Total Liabilities: $1.14 million
- Net Assets: $18.59 million
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $19.68 million
- Total Revenue: $2.08 million
- Total Expenses: $3.10 million
Staffing: The organization has 15 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,724,092 | $19,684,498 | $19,944,581 |
| Revenue | $2,338,890 | $2,082,267 | $3,821,234 |
| Expenses | $2,958,769 | $3,104,988 | $2,890,809 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $766,317 | $334,053 | $811,309 |
| 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
233 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from New Music Usa Inc
New Music Creator Fund Grant
NEW MUSIC USA INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
New Music Inc Program Grant
NEW MUSIC USA INC
Amount
Up to US $14,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
New Music Organization Fund Grant
NEW MUSIC USA INC
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH WALKER | CO-CHAIR | 3 | — |
| AMY IWANO | VICE-CHAIR | 3 | — |
| GAYLE MORGAN | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| STEVEN TRESNAN | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| FREDERICK PETERS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JAMES KENDRICK | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ANGELICA SANCHEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| CHERE LOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| PHYLLIS MILLS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MATIAS TARNOPOLSKY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DOROTHEA ENDICOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SUSAN WEGLEITNER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| AJA BURRELL WOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JOSEPH YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JUAN PABLO CONTRERAS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| BILL HOCHBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ANNE-MARIE SPATARU | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JENNIFER JOLLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| VANESSA REED | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 50 | $197,775 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
2025 Creator Fund Awardees announced
New Music USA Announces 2025 Creator Fund Awardees - New Music USA2025 Organization Fund Grantees announced
New Music USA Announces 2025 Organization Fund Grantees - New Music USA2025 Amplifying Voices Program selections announced, including two newly selected composers
New Music USA Announces Two Composers Newly Selected for its Amplifying VoicesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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