Park Asbury Music Foundation

Name

Park Asbury Music Foundation

Legal name

Asbury Park Music Foundation

Website

https://asburyparkmusiclives.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Music Education Nonprofit

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive) (EDAMALAJ), Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

Keywords

• Youth music education
• Community concert series
• Music scholarships
• Music awards ceremony
• Instrument donation program

Headquarters

HQ city

Asbury Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting youth music education programs; monthly recurring 'Music Saved My Life Champion' program at $100/month; one-time donations
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Event sponsorships and youth program sponsorships; customized packages offering logo placement, brand impressions, PR messaging, event signage, and sponsor recognition
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of 'Music Saved My Life' and 'Music Saved Asbury Park' merchandise; t-shirts and promotional items; 100% of merchandise proceeds go directly to youth music programs
4. Event Revenue: Ticket sales for events such as Asbury Park Music Awards; sponsorship revenue from events; benefit concert proceeds

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Asbury Park Music Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit that delivers youth music education programs (collectively branded Music Saved My Life), including in-school and after-school music classes, scholarships, the Hip Hop Institute, and an instrument donation program serving under-resourced youth in Monmouth County. The organization complements these programs by producing free community summer concert series (Music Mondays, Asbury Park Live, Asbury Park Concert Band) and the Asbury Park Music Awards to raise funds and awareness through sponsorships, donations, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Asbury Park Music Foundation offers a comprehensive portfolio of youth music education programs under the 'Music Saved My Life' initiative, delivered in partnership with Lakehouse Music Academy. The core programs include in-school music classes at Hope Academy Charter School (K-8), after-school programs at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Hip Hop Institute at the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth, and scholarships to Lakehouse Music Academy. These are complemented by community events including summer concert series (Music Mondays, Asbury Park Live, Asbury Park Concert Band), the annual Asbury Park Music Awards, and an instrument donation program. The organization serves over 300 youth annually across these programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Music Saved My Life: Youth music education initiative providing music-based programs, instruments, and resources for under-served youth in Asbury Park.

Products and services

• Music Saved My Life Suite of youth music education programs providing music-based lessons, scholarships, mentoring, instrument access, and creative development to under-resourced youth in Asbury Park, delivered across in-school programs, after-school classes, and summer camps.
• Scholarships to Lakehouse Music Academy Scholarship program providing one-on-one music lessons combined with band instruction at Lakehouse Music Academy, building friendships and interpersonal skills by integrating scholarship recipients with paying students.
• Hip Hop Institute at the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth After-school program for at-risk teens offering Audio Engineering, Hip Hop Dance, and Record Label 101 (branding, social media, marketing), taught by industry professionals at a retrofitted recording studio inside the Boys & Girls Club facility three nights per week.
• Hope Academy Charter School Music Classes In-school music education program for K-8 grades at Hope Academy Charter School, taught by professional musicians from Lakehouse Music Academy, with an after-school component for community engagement.
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel After-School Music Program After-school music education including Beginner Ukulele, Ukulele, Guitar, and Drumming classes for 8-10 students per session at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
• Instrument Donation Program Program accepting donated instruments and placing them with students who cannot otherwise afford them, including funding for instrument repairs and new instrument purchases.
• Music Mondays at Springwood Park Free summer concert series held Monday evenings at Springwood Park on Asbury Park's west side, celebrating the city's musical diversity by showcasing local artists and touring bands across genres.
• Asbury Park Live 10-week summer concert series held on Wednesday nights at the 1st Avenue Green on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, featuring a diverse mix of pop, rock, funk, hip hop, and indie artists, with Lakehouse Music Academy bands of APMF scholarship students opening each week.
• Asbury Park Concert Band Weekly summer concert band performances held at the Arthur Pryor Bandshell on the Asbury Park Boardwalk every Tuesday night in July and August, featuring themed sets from patriotic marches to jazz to Broadway tunes; the band has been entertaining crowds since 1945.
• Asbury Park Music Awards Award ceremony celebrating artists who keep Asbury Park's music scene alive, featuring 35+ categories across artists, musicians, and genres; presented by APMF and held at The Stone Pony.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 youth served annually through Music Saved My Life programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary, major, minor and historical.

• Lakehouse Music AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Premier educational partner for Music Saved My Life youth programs; provides one-on-one lessons and band instruction; state-of-the-art studio and rehearsal space; instructors serve as mentors emphasizing life skills alongside musical proficiency; blends under-resourced youth with well-resourced youth
• Hope Academy Charter SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaily in-school music program for K-8 grades; charter school serves low-income population; hands-on learning philosophy; funded by Jules L. Plangere, Jr. Family Foundation
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-school music education including ukulele, guitar, and drumming classes; APMF raised funds to save program when state grant expired; serves 8-10 students per class weekly
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Hip Hop Institute featuring audio engineering, hip hop dance, and record label education; 3 nights per week programming; retrofitted recording studio at Club facility
• Tito's Handmade VodkamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaunched Mockingbird Summer Series - 10-week concert series at Newark Airport Terminal C; $1 per cocktail donated up to $20,000; brand rebranded CBGB L.A.B. to support concert series
• MOGO Korean Fusion TacosmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoardwalk event partnership for Asbury Park Live series at 1st Avenue Green; ongoing sponsor relationship for summer concert series
• WatermarksecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerBoardwalk venue partner for Asbury Park Live; backup venue location for rain dates
• Last Wave Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeer collaboration with The Bouncing Souls - 'How I Spent My Summer Vacation' New England-style IPA; proceeds from four-packs donated to APMF; volunteers at Langosta Lounge for merchandise sales
• RWJBarnabas HealthmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for multiple events and Asbury Park Music & Film Festival
• Asbury Park Press / LOCALiQminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor for events and holiday shows
• Interfaith NeighborsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic Mondays in Springwood Park sponsor
• Asbury AudiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAudio equipment sponsor for multiple events and concert series
• Fortune Web MarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing support for events, mission communication, and merchandise promotion
• WeStar ProductionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLive streaming of summer concerts on Facebook for virtual audience access
• Smithsonian InstitutionhistoricalStrategic or Co-development Partner2011 collaboration for exhibition of Asbury Park's musical history at Where Music Lives gallery on Cookman Avenue; supported by Bruce Springsteen grant through Monmouth Arts Council
• City of Asbury ParkmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner providing venue access and proclamation recognition; sponsors Music Mondays and other events

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National YoungArts Foundation: Nonprofit identifying and supporting young artists in visual, literary, design, and performing arts including music. Comparable youth arts education mission with grant and recognition components.
• Save the Music Foundation: VH1-founded nonprofit that donates musical instruments and technology to schools and programs to ensure music remains part of a complete education for every child. Highly comparable youth music education nonprofit serving under-resourced students with instrument donation.
• Little Kids Rock (Music Will): National nonprofit providing free music lessons and instruments to under-resourced K-12 students, particularly through modern band programs in public schools. Directly comparable mission, beneficiary base, and instrument-donation model to APMF's Music Saved My Life initiative.
• Berklee City Music: Berklee College of Music's nonprofit providing music education to underserved youth through scholarships, instruction, and performance opportunities. Comparable mission of expanding music education access with strong institutional backing.
• Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: Nonprofit that donates musical instruments and supplies to underserved schools and students nationwide. Closely comparable nonprofit model focused on instrument donation and music education access for youth.

Broad incumbents

• NAMM Foundation: National music industry foundation supporting music education research, advocacy, and programming across the U.S. Comparable music education mission but operates as a broader industry foundation rather than a direct program provider.
• Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute: Carnegie Hall's education arm providing music education programs, professional development for teachers, and community engagement concerts. Comparable educational mission with much larger institutional scale.
• MusiCares (Recording Academy): Grammy-affiliated nonprofit providing financial assistance and music education support to musicians and music professionals. Comparable nonprofit funding structure and music community mission at a much larger scale.
• Grammy Music Education Coalition: Industry coalition advocating for music education access in schools nationwide. Comparable mission of expanding music education for youth, with broader advocacy and policy focus.

Regional players

• Country Music Association Foundation: Nonprofit arm of the CMA supporting music education programs across the U.S. Comparable music education nonprofit model with strong genre-specific community identity and award ceremony component.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/APMusicLives
• Facebookfacebook.com/asburyparkmusicfoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/asburyparkmusicfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asbury-park-music-foundation-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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