American Composers Forum
American Composers Forum
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About this organization
Mission
The American Composers Forum enriches lives by nurturing the creative spirit of composers and communities. We provide new opportunities for composers and their music to flourish, and engage communities in the creation, performance and enjoyment of music.
About
COMMISSIONING AND RESIDENCY: ACF AWARDS COMMISSIONS, FELLOWSHIPS AND RESIDENCIES THROUGH EIGHT CORE PROGRAMS THAT SERVE PROFESSIONAL COMPOSERS, ENSEMBLES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. ACF CONNECT IS A NEW NATIONAL PROGRAM THAT CREATES PARTNERSHIPS WITH LEADING ENSEMBLES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WORK.MEDIA: ACF IS THE HOME OF INNOVA RECORDINGS, A NEW MUSIC LABEL THAT RELEASES 20+ TITLES EACH YEAR REPRESENTING A DIVERSE MIX OF WORK INCLUDING EXPERIMENTAL, JAZZ, WORLD MUSIC AND NEW CLASSICAL. DISTRIBUTED THROUGH NAXOS USA, THE CATALOG NUMBERS OVER 600 TITLES AND IS FREQUENTLY FEATURED ON LEADING DIGITAL PLATFORMS SUCH AS ITUNES, APPLE MUSIC AND SPOTIFY. IMPORTANT TO THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION, 100% OF SALES GOES DIRECTLY TO THE ARTISTS. ACF ALSO PRODUCES A DAILY RADIO SHOW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO CALLED COMPOSERS DATEBOOK, CARRIED ON 150 STATIONS NATIONWIDE.EDUCATION: BANDQUEST AND CHORALQUEST COMMISSION NEW WORK FROM LEADING AMERICAN COMPOSERS FOR MIDDLE LEVEL STUDENTS TO CONNECT THEM WITH LIVING COMPOSERS OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER. TO SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMPOSERS, NEXTNOTES IS A NATIONAL COMPETITIVE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT ANNUALLY OFFERS AWARDS, MENTORSHIP AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The american composers forum (acf) is committed to supporting composers and developing new markets for their music. through granting, commissioning, and performance programs, the forum provides composers at all stages of their careers with valuable resources for professional and artistic development. by linking communities with composers and performers, the forum fosters a demand for new music, enriches communities, and helps develop the next generation of composers, musicians, and music patrons.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To support composers and develop new markets for their music.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is MN, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 75 FIFTH STREET WEST NO 522, ST PAUL, MN, 55102.
- The form of the non-profit reports 14 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$510,477.
- The organization has 28 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1976.
- The organization pays $746,069 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $218,810 in fundraising expenses.