Boulanger Initiative
To promote greater inclusivity and advocate for all women and gender-marginalized composers through music performance, education and commissions.
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Boulanger Initiative presented high-quality, easily accessible performances and educational programming in-person and virtually. We continued our research work identifying the works of hundreds of gender marginalized composers and created a prototype database to house this information. In the past year we also launched Redefining the Canon, a program that partners with orchestras nationwide and aims to update the most widely-used orchestral audition excerpts to include excerpts by historically underrepresented composers
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Mission
To promote greater inclusivity and advocate for all women and gender-marginalized composers through music performance, education and commissions.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Boulanger Initiative has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBoulanger Initiative is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Takoma Park, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 831549810. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $410K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Boulanger Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 831549810. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Boulanger Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Boulanger Initiative is located in Takoma Park, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Boulanger Initiative has $410K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Boulanger Initiative is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $410K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Boulanger Initiative. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Boulanger Initiative holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Boulanger Initiative presented high-quality, easily accessible performances and educational programming in-person and virtually. We continued our research work identifying the works of hundreds of gender marginalized composers and created a prototype database to house this information. In the past year we also launched Redefining the Canon, a program that partners with orchestras nationwide and aims to update the most widely-used orchestral audition excerpts to include excerpts by historically underrepresented composers Boulanger Initiative is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $410K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Boulanger Initiative are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Boulanger Initiative is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 831549810, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BOULANGER INITIATIVE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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Boulanger Initiative’s Annual Festival for Women and Gender-Marginalized Composers - symphony.org
Music Moment: The Boulanger Initiative - NWPB
Boulanger Initiative Launches Database for Underrepresented Composers - The Violin Channel
Boulanger Initiative Launches Database of Women and Gender-Marginalized Composers - symphony.org
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 32 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Boulanger Initiative
- What is Boulanger Initiative?
- Boulanger Initiative is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Takoma Park, United States. Boulanger Initiative presented high-quality, easily accessible performances and educational programming in-person and virtually. We continued our research work identifying the works of hundreds of gender marginalized composers and created a prototype database to house this information. In the past year we also launched Redefining the Canon, a program that partners with orchestras nationwide and aims to update the most widely-used orchestral audition excerpts to include excerpts by historically underrepresented composers
- When was Boulanger Initiative founded?
- Boulanger Initiative was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Boulanger Initiative?
- Laura Colgate serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Boulanger Initiative located?
- Headquartered in Takoma Park, MD, United States.
- What is Boulanger Initiative's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Boulanger Initiative trustworthy?
- Boulanger Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Boulanger Initiative's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 831549810.
- What is Boulanger Initiative's website?
- https://www.boulangerinitiative.org/