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PRESENTING, COMMISSIONING, PERFORMING, RECORDING AND TEACHING CONTEMPORARY MUSIC. BANG ON A CAN BELIEVES IN EXPOSING EXCITING NEW MUSIC AS BROADLY AND ACCESSIBLY AS POSSIBLE. THROUGH IT'S SUMMER INSTITUTE, BANG ON A CAN HOPES TO BRING THIS ENERGY AND PASSION FOR INNOVATION TO A YOUNGER GENERATION OF COMPOSERS AND PLAYERS.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$3.3M
Program Spending
91%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2.8M
Total Expenses
▼$3.3M
Total Assets
$1.1M
Total Liabilities
▼$84.5K
Net Assets
$1M
Officer Compensation
→$130.2K
Other Salaries
$395.5K
Investment Income
$22.1K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $1.4M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FOUND SOUND NATION47-4207974 | RIDGEWOOD, NY | $1.4M | Cash | TO CARRY OUT ONEBEAT |
| Total | $1.4M | |||
RIDGEWOOD, NY
$1.4M
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$18M
Awards Found
54
Department of State
$2.4M
BANG ON A CAN (BOAC) IS HEREBY AWARDED A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,414,000 TO SUPPORT THE ONE BEAT PROGRAM.
Department of State
$1.9M
THIS FEDERAL ASSISTANCE AWARD SUPPORTS BANG ON A CAN FOR THE FY 2024 ONEBEAT PROGRAM. THE AWARD AUTHORIZES $1,914,000.
Department of State
$1.7M
BANG ON A CAN IS HEREBY AWARDED A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,740,000 TO SUPPORT THE ONE BEAT PROGRAM.
Department of State
$1.7M
THIS FEDERAL ASSISTANCE AWARD SUPPORTS BANG ON A CAN FOR THE FY 19 ONEBEAT PROGRAM. THE AWARD AUTHORIZES $1,740,000.
Department of State
$1.5M
BANG ON A CAN, INC. IS HEREBY AWARDED A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,740,000 TO SUPPORT THE ONEBEAT PROGRAM.
Department of State
$1.4M
THIS FEDERAL ASSISTANCE AWARD SUPPORTS BANG ON A CAN. INC. FOR FY 2018 CREATIVE ARTS EXCHANGE: ONEBEAT. THE AWARD AUTHORIZES $1.440.000.
Department of State
$1.4M
ONEBEAT: BUILDING ON SIX YEARS OF EXCELLENCE, FROM BANG ON A CAN AND ITS FOUND SOUND NATION
Department of State
$162K
ONEBEAT SAHRA PROJECT THAT WILL GATHER 25 ARTISTS FROM AMERICA AND AFRICA FOR A TEN DAY RESIDENCY AND CONCERTS IN THE ALGERIAN SOUTH
National Endowment for the Arts
$150K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL EXPENSES IN RESPONSE TO AND RECOVERY FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Department of the Interior
$134.9K
AKRO/BERI-COMMUNICATING BERI TO GLOBE
National Endowment for the Arts
$60K
TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$55K
TO SUPPORT A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENT TEACHING FACILITY FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL A RESIDENCY FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMERS.
Department of State
$50K
2 WEEK MUSIC AND CULTURAL PROGRAM WHICH COMPRISES OF A RESIDENCY AND TOUR FOR 12 MUSICIANS FROM LEBANON, THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE U.S. AROUND LEBANON.
Department of State
$50K
TO SUPPORT ONEBEAT ABROAD BORNEO, A 2-WEEK MUSIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM WITH 12 MUSICIANS FROM INDONESIA AND THE U.S.
Department of State
$50K
BANG ON A CAN IS HEREBY AWARDED A GRANT OF US$50.000 TO COVER IT CHINA REMIXED PROGRAM IN 4 CITIES IN CHINA SEPT.1.2017-SEPT.30/2018.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
TO SUPPORT PERSONNEL AND FACILITIES COSTS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER INSTITUTE AND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENT TEACHING FACILITY FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER INSTITUTE AND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENT TEACHING FACILITY FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENT TEACHING FACILITY FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENT TEACHING FACILITY FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND PERFORMERS.
Department of State
$45.3K
TO CONDUCT RESIDENCY PROGRAM WITH BANG ON A CAN AND GROUP OF RUSSIAN MUSICIANS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$45K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENCY FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$45K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENCY FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$45K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER INSTITUTE AND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENT TEACHING FACILITY FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$45K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER INSTITUTE AND FESTIVAL OF MUSIC A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENT TEACHING FACILITY FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PERFORMERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$45K
TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, A PERFORMANCE SERIES AND RESIDENT TEACHING FACILITY FOR EMERGING COMPOSERS AND PERFORMERS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ARTIST FEES FOR PERFORMANCES OF HER STORY BY JULIA WOLFE AS PART OF AMERICA250.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT A HOST OF PROGRAMS TO COINCIDE WITH BANG ON A CAN'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AT THE MASS MOCA IN THE NORTHERN BERKSHIRES
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT FIELD RECORDINGS, A 25TH ANNIVERSARY COMMISSIONING AND PERFORMANCE PROJECT.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT PERFORMANCES BY BANG ON A CAN ALL-STARS ENSEMBLE IN VENUES AROUND THE COUNTRY.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT THE SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AN EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC RESIDENCY FOR COMPOSERS AND PERFORMERS IN CONSORTIUM WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE O
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT THE PRESENTATION OF THE BANG ON A CAN MARATHON/FESTIVAL AT VENUES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
National Endowment for the Arts
$20K
TO SUPPORT PERFORMANCES BY THE BANG ON A CAN ALL-STARS ENSEMBLE IN VENUES AROUND THE COUNTRY.
Department of State
$15.9K
ONEBEAT COLOMBIA WILL BRING TOGETHER 15 SOCIALLY ENGAGED MUSICIANS FROM COLOMBIA. VENEZUELA AND THE U.S. FOR THREE WEEKS OF MUSICAL COLLABORATION
Department of State
$15K
COVER THE TRAVEL OF 2 VENEZUELAN MUSICIANS. AND THE CONTRACTUAL AND DIRECT COST SHARE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION.
Department of State
$15K
TO BRING TOGETHER A COHORT OF LEADING YOUNG MUSICIAN ENTREPRENEURS FROM GHANA, WHO WILL JOIN NIGERIA AND THE U.S. FOR AN INTENSIVE 2-WEEK RESIDENCY IN ACCRA TO EXCHANGE AND BUILD STRATEGIES FOR STRONGER ARTIST COMMUNITIES AND CREATIVE ECONOMIES.
Department of State
$10K
THIS GRANT IS AWARDED TO BANG ON A CAN FOUND SOUND NATION TO FUND THE PARTICIPATION OF TWO TUNISIAN YOUNG MUSICIANS IN 2021 ONEBEAT SAHARA PROGRAM.
Department of State
$7,500
PAS AWARDS $7,500 TO BANG ON A CAN TO SUPPORT SENEGALESE PARTICIPATION (PAUL P. SAGNA, PPS) IN 10TH YEARS OF ONEBEAT FAMILY PROGRAMS CELEBRATION.
Department of State
$7,000
PROJECTS SHOULD CONNECT FELLOWS WITH ACCRA-BASED PROFESSIONALS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, LECTURES AND PITCH SESSION, AND HELP FELLOWS DEVELOP LANGUAGE, PLANNING AND MEDIA FOR ONGOING MUSIC-BASED PROJECTS.
Department of State
$6,000
SPONSOR THREE MOROCCAN MUSICAL ARTISTS TO PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL PROGRAM ONEBEAT SAHARA FESTIVAL IN ALGERIA IN SPRING OR FALL 2021.
Department of State
$5,000
ONEBEAT SAHARA WILL ENGAGE ONE NIGERIEN MUSICIAN TO TAKE PART IN THE MULTI-NATION FESTIVAL IN ALGERIA IN 2021
Department of State
$5,000
ONEBEAT SAHARA WILL CONVENE 25 MUSICIANS FROM THE SAHARAN REGION AND THE U.S. TO CREATE ORIGINAL WORKS AND DEVELOP A REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL NETWORK.
Department of State
$5,000
TO SPONSOR ONE LIBYAN MUSICAL ARTIST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INTERNATIONAL 2021 ONEBEAT SAHARA MUSIC EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN ALGERIA.
Department of State
$3,016
TO COVER TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR MEMBERS OF BANG ON A CAN TO PERFORM AT UNAM'S VERTICE FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER 2018.
Department of State
$2,500
TO FOSTER GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TOOLS AND CURRICULUM IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT
Department of State
$2,500
ECA INITIATED PROGRAM:VIRTUAL EXCHANGE TO COLLABORATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Department of State
$0
FOR BANG ON A CAN TO SUPPORT ONEBEAT PROGRAM, RAUNG FOREST, IN PONTIANAK ON 2021 LED BY NURSALIM YADI
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
8
Clean Audits
7
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.9M | No | 2026-08-03 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2M | Yes | 2025-07-15 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.3M | No | 2025-07-15 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.8M | No | 2023-07-13 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.2M | Yes | 2023-07-06 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1M | Yes | 2021-07-19 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $900.6K | No | 2020-07-14 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.3M | No | 2019-10-03 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.8M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$900.6K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.3M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $3.3M | $2.8M | $3.3M | $1.1M | $1M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $3.6M | $2.9M | $3.8M | $1.2M | $1.1M |
| 2021 | $1.9M | $1.8M | $2M | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| 2020 | $2.2M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Kenneth Savelson | Executive Di | 40 | $130.2K | $0 | $0 | $130.2K |
Kenneth Savelson
Executive Di
$130.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$130.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wolfensohn | Cochair Fina | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Kifferstein | Treasurer | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Betto Arcos | Member | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Baldini | Member | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Lang | Member/artis | — | $28.4K | $0 | $0 | $28.4K |
| Elizabeth Murrell | Member |
Adam Wolfensohn
Cochair Fina
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Alan Kifferstein
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Betto Arcos
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2M |
| $1.8M |
| $1.2M |
| $1.1M |
| 2019 | $2.1M | $1.5M | $2.4M | $702.5K | $650.2K |
| 2018 | $2.4M | $1.9M | $2.2M | $1.1M | $962K |
| 2017 | $2.1M | $1.3M | $2.2M | $935K | $770.7K |
| 2016 | $2.3M | $1.6M | $2.2M | $851.1K | $803.4K |
| 2015 | $2M | $1.5M | $2M | $808.9K | $722.4K |
| 2014 | $1.7M | $1.1M | $2M | $757.4K | $705.7K |
| 2013 | $2M | $1.4M | $2M | $1M | $974.4K |
| 2012 | $1.9M | $1.2M | $1.7M | $1M | $1M |
| 2011 | $1.5M | $797.6K | $1.6M | $954.3K | $879.5K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
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| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
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| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
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| — |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| George Lewis | Member | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Stewart | Member | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Bishop | Member | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Wolfe | Member/artis | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Lassiter | Member | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynette Jaffe | Member | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Gordon | Member/artis | — | $32.8K | $0 | $0 | $32.8K |
| Michael Kushner | President | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Raulee Marcus | Member | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert A Skirnick | Secretary | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Tait | Vice Preside | — | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Dan Baldini
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Lang
Member/artis
$28.4K
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$28.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elizabeth Murrell
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
George Lewis
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jane Stewart
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeffrey Bishop
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julia Wolfe
Member/artis
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Leslie Lassiter
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lynette Jaffe
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Gordon
Member/artis
$32.8K
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$32.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Kushner
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Raulee Marcus
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert A Skirnick
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sandra Tait
Vice Preside
$0
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0