NonprofitsMusic Forward

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Music Forward

BROOKLYN, NY

Total revenue

$1.4M

Total expenses

$1.7M

Net assets

$935K

Grants received

$829K

44 grants

EIN

450583417

Tax year

2024

Mission

The knights are a grammy-nominated orchestral collective of musicians that share their love of music-making with communities around the world through performances, recordings, and engagement programs. The knights are dedicated to transforming the orchestral experience and eliminating barriers between audiences and music. Driven by an open-minded spirit of camaraderie and exploration, they inspire listeners with vibrant concerts rooted in the classical tradition and a passion for artistic discovery. The knights tour annually throughout the united states, with alternate-year international tours in europe.the knights are commited to nuturing the next generation of music-lovers and to connecting with individuals of all backgrounds and ages. Through education activities, the knights engage students and families and provide programs that span introductions to orchestral music to in-depth ensemble coaching.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$895K
Program service revenue$471K
Investment income$35K
Other revenue
Total revenue$1.4M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$624K
Fundraising$233K
Other expenses$1.1M
Total expenses$1.7M
Total assets$984K
Net assets$935K

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

KRISTEN LINFANTE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$156K

40 hrs/wk

COLIN JACOBSEN

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Board

$76K

20 hrs/wk

ERIC JACOBSEN

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Board

$73K

20 hrs/wk

LIZZIE BURNS

MUSICIAN REPRESENTATIVE

Board

$8K

2 hrs/wk

AUDREY FRANCIS

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

GRAHAM PARKER

CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

CARMELA HAKLISCH

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARK JACKSON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

STEPHEN PERLES

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MICHELLE YOUNG

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

GUILLAUME CUVELIER

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 44 of 44

FromAmountPurposeYear
$15K
General & Unrestricted
2024
$10K
BNART - ARTS AND CULTURE
2024
$10K
ARTS, CULTURE
2024
$37K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$25K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
2023
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT DONATION
2023
$25K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$15K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$12K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2023
$11K
IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$10K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$10K
ARTS, CULTURE
2023
$6K
FOR PROGRAM SUPPORT.
2023
$5K
Charitable Event
2023
$5K
$2,500 FOR 2023 GALA AND $2,000 FOR OCTOBER PERFORMANCE
2023
$29K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$25K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$20K
IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$10K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2022
$6K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$300
FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$53K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$53K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$20K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$8K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2021
$78K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$40K
General support
2020
$28K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$15K
GENERAL USE
2020
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$6K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2020
$6K
SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
2020
$23K
General support
2019
$6K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2019
$31K
General Support
2018
$6K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$50
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$31K
General Support
2017

Funded by

$829K from 20 funders · 44 grants · 2017–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$258K · 6 grants · 2018–2023

Jewish Communal Fund

$176K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

Community Foundation For Southeast

$103K · 2 grants · 2020–2023

Susan And Elihu Rose Foundation Inc

$55K · 3 grants · 2022–2023

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$42K · 5 grants · 2019–2023

The Giving Bee Family Foundation

$30K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

The Sea Island Foundation

$25K · 1 grant · 2023

The Us Charitable Gift Trust

$25K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN450583417
NTEE codeA6C
Subsection03
Ruling date2009-03
Formed2007
Employees13
Volunteers10
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