Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians Nyc Chapter Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our primary mission is to present concerts that represent the music of AACM Composers. The concert activities are designed to bring new American music to the general public and to create an atmosphere that is conducive for the artistically inclined. In 2024 the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians AACM New York City Chapter Inc. 59 Years of Artistic Dedication Presented AACM Concert Series 2024 At Peter Norton Symphony Space Leonard Nimoy Thalia in a 3 concert series.
- Income
- $23,194
- Spending
- $31,046
- Reserves
- 8.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Highest pay
- $500, acting president/vice president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $31,046 spent. Our primary mission is to present concerts that represent the music of AACM Composers. The concert activities are designed to bring new American music to the general public and to create an atmosphere that is conducive for the artistically inclined. We estimate the number of persons benefitting from the services provided is approximately 700 persons. In 2024 the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, AACM New York City Chapter, Inc. 59 Years of Artistic Dedication Presented AACM Concert Series 2024 At Peter Norton Symphony Space Leonard Nimoy Thalia in a 3 concert series with double billed October 4th Adegoke Steve Colson Duet and Peyton Pleninger's Biotonic, November 8th, Iqua Colson String Musings and Declan Sheehy-Moss Bounce, and Nov. 20th Reggie Nicholson 4Plex and Thurman Barker Circles. Friday, October 4th 7:30 pm Decorated Pianist and Composer Adegoke Steve Colson in Duet with Gifted Bassist Luke Stewart. (Adegoke Steve Colson - innovative pianist, composer, historian, educator - performs internationally, has written over 250 pieces for small ensemble, and received several commissions for large works. He and the dynamic bassist Luke Stewart will share their adventurous sounds.) And Peyton Pleninger's Biotonic, Featuring: Peyton Pleninger, Saxophone, Will McEvoy, Bass, and Bram Kincheloe, Drums (Peyton Pleninger - is an emerging tenor saxophonist, improviser, bandleader. He performed with AACM Member Henry Threadgill as part of the multimedia work One and The Other One.) Friday, November 8th 7:30 pm, Celebrated Vocalist/Composer Iqua Colson brings... String Musings With the acclaimed Marlene Rice, Violin; Brandon Ross, Guitar; Reggie Workman, Bass; and Adegoke Steve Colson, Piano ( Join Iqua Colson and this stellar group of music greats for an inspired evening of original pieces for voice and string instruments. "Vocalist Iqua Colson... brought crisp intonation to some mournful melodic lines ... The New York Times) And Declan Sheehy-Moss: Bounce, Featuring: Declan Sheehy-Moss, Tenor Sax, EWI, Rahul Carlberg, Piano, Prophet, Alex Yoo, Drums, Tim Watson, Guitar and David Macchione, Bass, (Declan Sheehy-Moss - With an expanded instrumentation, Declan's newest project "Bounce" features a new, deeper sound. Combining elements of modern jazz, free jazz, and funk, guitar pedals and other electronics are used alongside typical acoustic instruments to further expand upon the sonic landscape.) Wednesday, November 20th 7:30 pm, Master Percussionist Composer Reggie Nicholson 4plex Featuring: Eddie Allen, Trumpet, Avram Fefer, Woodwinds, Ken Filiano, Bass and Reggie Nicholson, Drums and Percussion (As a composer, Reggie Nicholson has contributed a number of original works that showcase his ability to blend intricate rhythmic patterns with melodic and harmonic sophistication. His music is celebrated for its innovative spirit and its capacity to push the boundaries of conventional jazz. ) And Master Percussionist/Composer Thurman Barker Circles Featuring: Akua Dixon, Cello, Fay Victor, Voice, Rob Schwimmer, Piano and Thurman Barker, Drums and Percussion (From jazz and blues to contemporary, classical and beyond, his sound blurs traditionally rigid lines to the delight of his audiences. Thurman Barker's wealth of knowledge was built through countless incredible collaborators.)
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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