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EIN 84-0445087

Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
157
City
Aspen
State
Colorado
Year formed
1954
Most recent tax filings
2024-09-01
NTEE code, primary
A6E: Performing Arts Schools
Description
The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) is a classical music festival held annually in Aspen, Colorado. It is noted both for its concert programming and its musical training of mostly young-adult music students.
Also known as...
Music Associates of Aspen
Total revenues
$38,581,566
2024
Total expenses
$24,352,841
2024
Total assets
$137,694,664
2024
Num. employees
157
2024

Program areas at AMFS

Music education for students during an eight-week session, including orchestral and chamber performances before public audiences.
Community Music education and outreach, including sustained in-school enrichment and after School programming for approximately 500 students throughout the roaring fork valley.
Other program services.

Who funds Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Mercedes T. Bass Charitable CorporationGeneral Purpose$770,000
DAFgiving360Arts, Culture & Humanities$365,535
The Fullerton Family Charitable FundGeneral Operations$350,000
...and 100 more grants received totalling $4,280,687

Financials for AMFS

RevenuesFYE 09/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$21,855,968
Program services$7,551,968
Investment income and dividends$2,475,121
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$68,599
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$6,897,781
Net income from fundraising events$-396,352
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$24,952
Miscellaneous revenues$103,529
Total revenues$38,581,566
Data update history
July 10, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
July 10, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 29, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $4,000 from Sterling Foundation Management
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 50 new grant, including a grant for $770,000 from Mercedes T. Bass Charitable Corporation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $86,300 from Mary Catherine and Trevor Person Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
225 Music School Rd
Aspen, CO 81611
County
Pitkin County, CO
Website URL
aspenmusicfestival.com/ 
Phone
(970) 925-3254
Facebook page
aspenmusic 
Twitter profile
@aspenmusic 
IRS details
EIN
84-0445087
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1954
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A6E: Performing Arts Schools
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0267347
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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