Music Movement

What Music Movement does

Music Movement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 and headquartered in Southern California. Its mission is to provide funding for music-centric programs benefiting youth on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) and with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Since inception, the organization has awarded approximately 500 grants and is approaching $880,000 in cumulative giving, with program efficiency reported at 93-94 cents of every dollar directed to programs.

The organization's core programs include Music Therapy Grants and Instrument Donations, Organization Partnership Grants, the Promoting Independent Living program, and the Wireless Family Fund — the last extending the mission into direct hardship assistance for telecom-industry families. Program delivery is supported by a technology partnership with Keys & Kingdoms, an adaptive music learning software platform. Distribution and donor engagement are anchored by recurring flagship events, including the 15th Annual West Coast Charity Golf Tournament, the 10th Annual Connect (X) Charity Concert, and a newly launched 2026 East Coast Charity Golf Tournament with Vertical Bridge as title sponsor. Celebrity ambassadors span NASCAR, NFL, MLB, and country music.

The business model is donation- and sponsorship-driven. Music Movement sustains operations through 100+ corporate sponsors concentrated in the U.S. telecommunications and wireless sector, 30+ partner organizations, and a recurring Founders Club subscription at $50/month or $600/year. The organization operates with 1-10 employees supported by a volunteer-heavy board, indicating a lean operational footprint. Revenue concentration in a single industry vertical (telecom/wireless) is the most notable structural feature of the donor base.

Name

Music Movement

Legal name

Music Movement, Inc.

Website

https://music-movement.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Music Movement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 that funds music therapy, instrument donations, and adaptive learning programs for youth with autism and developmental disabilities, primarily supported by U.S. telecommunications industry sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Music Therapy Grants

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Therapy (Educational/Developmental Programs) (EDAMANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Music Education (Ages 0–7) (EDAMANAD), Music Education & Practice Software (Ear training, tutors, metronome tools) (MPAIAIAJ)

Keywords

• Nonprofit music grants
• Music therapy funding
• Autism services support
• Instrument donation programs
• Independent living grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Keller

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting the mission. Donors can make one-time donations at various price points ($10-$500+) or join the Founders Club for monthly contributions of $50/month.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorships from telecommunications and wireless industry companies. Corporations sponsor events, make direct donations, and provide ongoing support. Over 100 corporate sponsors support the organization.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from charity events including golf tournaments, concert events, and celebrity classic tournaments. Ticket sales, sponsorship packages, and event-related contributions.
4. Founders Club Membership: Monthly subscription at $50/month or $600/year providing exclusive benefits including voting rights on charitable giving, VIP event access, and complimentary event tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Music Movement is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds music-centric programs for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It operates four grant programs — Music Therapy Grants & Instrument Donations, Organization Partnership Grants, Promoting Independent Living, and the Wireless Family Fund — funded by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, charity events, and a recurring Founders Club membership.

Product overview

Music Movement is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that operates as a grant-giving foundation rather than a traditional product company. Its core offerings consist of four primary programs: Music Therapy Grants & Instrument Donations (funding individual therapy sessions and instruments), Organization Partnership Grants (supporting partner nonprofits, schools, and hospitals), Promoting Independent Living (life skills and vocational programs), and the Wireless Family Fund (financial assistance for telecom industry families). The organization also offers a Founders Club membership for recurring donors. Programs are funded through corporate sponsorships, charity events (golf tournaments and concerts), and individual donations, with 93-94 cents of every dollar going directly to programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Music Therapy Grants & Instrument Donations Provides funding for individual music therapy sessions and musical instrument donations to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other learning differences, fostering self-expression, growth, and confidence. Grant amounts typically range from $1,500–$2,500 for individual music therapy sessions and $500–$1,500 for instrument donations.
• Organization Partnership Grants Provides instrument donations and grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, and hospitals to sustain and expand music programs tailored for youth with ASD and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Grant amounts typically range from $2,500–$5,000 and fund equipment, instruments, and adaptive music learning software such as Keys & Kingdoms.
• Promoting Independent Living Empowers individuals with essential life skills, fostering independence and confidence through funding and resources for life skills, job training, continued education, camps, and various therapies. Grant amounts typically range from $1,500–$5,000 for young adults with ASD or neurodiversity.
• Wireless Family Fund Provides financial aid and connectivity solutions for families in financial distress within the telecommunications industry, covering living expenses, groceries, utilities, medical bills, funeral expenses, and therapeutic activities.
• Founders Club Membership Monthly subscription program at $50/month or $600/year that directly funds music therapy and instrument donation programs. Benefits include voting rights on charitable giving decisions, annual Founders Club & Celebrity Opening Reception invitation, complimentary Connect (X) Charity Concert ticket, and complimentary Midwest Wireless Summit Charity Concert ticket.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly $880,000 in cumulative giving since 2011
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Over the past decade, Music Movement has provided $50,000 in Partnership Grant funding to CHOC to help fund recording equipment and supplies for music therapists working bedside with patients confined to their rooms. If a child develops an aptitude for music, MM purchases an instrument of their choice to continue their musical journey.
• Keys & KingdomscoreTechnology or IntegrationMusic Movement partnered with Keys & Kingdoms to incorporate this innovative adaptive music learning software into its core programs focused on providing music therapy for children and individuals living with ASD and other learning differences. The software helps students learn to play the keyboard.
• McGlone Academy of DenvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded $5,000 Partnership Grant to fund creation of a new tech lab featuring 35 learning stations equipped with tablets and Keys & Kingdoms adaptive music learning software. Middle school students began using the keyboard lab in early September and are progressing well.
• My PossibilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with My Possibilities, a Texas-based nonprofit serving as a pioneering leader in vocational education and job placement for adults with IDD. First grant funded dozens of HIPsters (Hugely Important People) to attend a special weekend retreat with recreational activities tailored for their unique needs.
• T-MobilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with T-Mobile to host an Instrument Donation Party and Open House for AIM Seattle at their new facility in Magnuson Park. T-Mobile provided generous support and employee volunteers donated their time to help make the event successful.
• AIM ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNY-based nonprofit providing music therapy for group sessions for school-aged youth. Music therapy is one of many vital, unfunded services for people with disabilities that AIM Services provides through fundraising. Grant funding helps cover costs of music therapists.
• 29 AcresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas-based nonprofit organization serving individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Located at 3000 Moseley Rd, Cross Roads, TX 76227.
• American Music Therapy AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization promoting the professional development of music therapists. Located at 8705 Colesville Road, Suite B, #290, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
• Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Vanderbilt University's research and resource center for developmental disabilities. Located at 110 Magnolia Circle, Nashville, TN 37203.
• Vertical BridgeflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for multiple events including the 2026 East Coast Charity Golf Tournament and West Coast Charity Golf Tournament. Leading tower company in the telecommunications industry supporting Music Movement's mission.
• Carolinas Wireless Association (CWA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with CWA to co-host the annual East Coast Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds benefit both Music Movement and CWA, supporting music therapy programs for autistic and neurodiverse youth.
• California Wireless AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association that helped launch Music Movement and continues to support through events and industry connections.
• Midwest Wireless SummitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to present the 'Unplugged for Autism' Benefit Concert during their inaugural Education Summit in Kansas City, featuring ambassador Billy Dawson.
• MLB Retired Players AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of the annual MLB Retired Players Association Celebrity Classic golf tournament. Proceeds support the association, Music Movement, and ASU Baseball Scholarship Foundation.
• EvotekflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor for MLB Retired Players Association Celebrity Classic. Leading technology company in the telecommunications infrastructure space.
• Gila River Resorts & CasinosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for MLB Retired Players Association Celebrity Classic tournament in Phoenix, Arizona.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VH1 Save The Music Foundation: Music education nonprofit that provides grants to schools to build, repair, and sustain music programs. Comparable grant-giving model targeted at music access for youth, with a celebrity/industry-amplified fundraising approach.
• Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: Nonprofit that donates musical instruments and supports music education programs in underfunded schools nationwide. Closely comparable grant-and-instrument-donation model, with broader geographic reach and a longer operational history.
• Milagro Foundation: Family-founded nonprofit that supports arts education and cultural programs for underserved youth, including music programs. Comparable small-scale grantmaking model leveraging celebrity/industry ties (linked to Carlos Santana) for fundraising.
• Little Kids Rock: Nonprofit that provides free music instruction and instruments to under-resourced public schools, focusing on modern band instruments. Comparable music-education-grant mission with school-district partnerships and instrument donations.
• Music for Autism: Nonprofit that funds interactive music programs specifically for individuals with autism, using professional musicians to deliver concerts and workshops. Directly comparable to Music Movement's ASD-focused music therapy funding model, though delivered via live concerts rather than grants.
• Singing for Change Foundation: Nonprofit founded by Jimmy Buffett that funds grassroots music and arts education programs for children. Comparable small-grantmaking model with a music-education mission, drawing on celebrity and corporate support.

Broad incumbents

• National Autism Association: US-based autism nonprofit focused on safety, advocacy, and family support. Competes for the same donor/advocate audience and family-services dollars that Music Movement targets, though without a music-specific programmatic angle.
• Autism Speaks: Largest autism advocacy and research nonprofit in the US, with broad programmatic reach including grants, advocacy, and family services. Operates in the same beneficiary universe (ASD/IDD) but at vastly greater scale and with research/advocacy focus rather than music-specific programming.
• MusiCares: Charitable arm of the Recording Academy/GRAMMYs providing financial support and services to music professionals in need. A larger, established music-focused charity operating in adjacent territory (music community support vs. music therapy for ASD/IDD).

Others

• American Music Therapy Association: Professional membership association for music therapists that advances the field through credentialing, advocacy, and research. Listed as a minor Music Movement partner; an ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but extremely relevant for sector context and referral pipelines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MusicMovement
• Instagraminstagram.com/musicmovement
• Xtwitter.com/MusicMovement

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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