MusiCares
MusiCares Foundation is a U.S. based, independent 501(c)(3) charity organization that provides preventive, emergency, and recovery programs supporting the health and welfare of the music community.[3] MusiCares was established in 1989 and incorporated in 1993[1] by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, now known as the Recording Academy,[4] MusiCares offers direct emergency financial assistance, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts[5] in three key programming areas:
- Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Services include support, referrals, and emergency financial assistance for counseling, psychiatric care, inpatient treatment, coaching, intensive outpatient care, and sober living. MusiCares also offers sober spaces known as Safe Harbor Rooms backstage at several major music festivals and events around the U.S.
- Health Services include financial assistance during medical crises and preventive services such as dental and medical screenings, hearing clinics, vocal health workshops, and assistance obtaining low-cost health insurance.
- Human Services include support for basic living expenses in times of hardship. Examples include rent, utilities, car payments and insurance premiums in times of hardship, plus programs addressing affordable housing, career development, legal issues and senior services.
| Founded | December 29, 1993[1] |
|---|---|
| 95-4470909[2] | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) charitable organization |
| Headquarters | Santa Monica, California, United States[2] |
| Steve Boom | |
| Harvey Mason Jr. | |
Executive Director | Laura Segura |
| Affiliations | The Recording Academy, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Grammy Museum Foundation, NARAS Properties, Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation[2] |
Revenue (August 2021-July 2022) | approx. $15 million [2] |
Employees (2022) | 25[2] |
| Website | www |
To qualify for MusiCares financial assistance, individuals must be residents of the United States or Puerto Rico, and must demonstrate at least five years of experience in the industry or six released singles or music videos.[5]
From 1989 to present, MusiCares distributed more than $108 million in emergency financial assistance to over 137,000 music professionals.[6]
To raise funds, MusiCares produces Person of the Year, an annual gala that takes place two nights before the GRAMMY Awards. Honorees are recognized for their artistic achievement in the music industry and dedication to philanthropy.[7] Past honorees include Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Paul McCartney.
MusiCares is a well-loved organization across the music industry,[8] known for its reliability, confidentiality and compassion when providing care.
Musicians Assistance Program (MAP) Edit
In September 2004, MusiCares acquired the Musicians Assistance Program, a similar addiction recovery services program founded by longtime musician and addiction recovery activist Buddy Arnold.[9]
To help raise funding for the program, the MAP Fund Benefit Concert, later known as Concert for Recovery, was held annually between 2005[10] and 2019.[11] Among the awards given at the event was the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award, named after the late guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, which recognizes musicians for their devotion to helping other addicts struggling with the recovery process.[12]
Stevie Ray Vaughan Award Edit
- Recipients
Awards given by Musicians Assistance Program:
- 1999: Eric Clapton[13]
- 2000: David Crosby[13]
- 2001: Bonnie Raitt[13]
- 2002: Ivan Neville[13]
- 2003: Steven Tyler[13]
Awards given after the MusiCares/MAP merger:
- 2005: Dave Navarro[10]
- 2006: James Hetfield[12]
- 2007: Chris Cornell[14]
- 2008: Alice Cooper[12]
- 2009: Anthony Kiedis[12]
- 2011: Dave Gahan[15]
- 2012: Jerry Cantrell[16]
- 2013: Chester Bennington[12]
- 2014: Ozzy Osbourne[17]
- 2015: Pete Townshend[18]
- 2016: Smokey Robinson[12]
- 2017: Adam Clayton[12]
- 2018: Mike McCready[19]
- 2019: Macklemore[11]
MusiCares From the Heart Award Edit
The MusiCares From the Heart Award is given to artists for their unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization during the MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert.
- Recipients
- 2005: Goldenvoice (in memory of Rick Van Santen)[10]
- 2006: Bill Silva[20]
- 2007: Jeff McClusky[14]
- 2008: Slash[21]
- 2011: Kevin Lyman[15]
- 2012: Neil Lasher [16]
- 2013: Tony Alva[22]
- 2014: Jeff Greenberg[17]
- 2015: Bill Curbishley[18]
See also Edit
References Edit
- ^ a b "MusiCares Foundation, Inc." Division of Corporations. Delaware Department of State. Accessed on March 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". MusiCares Foundation, Inc. Guidestar. July 31, 2014.
- ^ "musicares.org/about". 8 Aug 2023.
- ^ "MusiCares Leadership & Staff". 8 Aug 2023.
- ^ a b "MusiCares Health & Human Services". 8 Aug 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "MusiCares.org". 8 Aug 2023.
- ^ "Aerosmith Named MusiCares 2020 Person of the Year". Rolling Stone. 4 Oct 2019.
- ^ Baltin, Steve (February 8, 2017). "Why The Biggest Musicians, From Springsteen and Dylan To Neil Diamond, Love MusiCares". Forbes.
- ^ "Academy's MusiCares Acquires MAP". Billboard. 20 Sep 2004.
- ^ a b c "Musicares® Map Fund Benefit Concert to Honor Dave Navarro and Goldenvoice". AMC Networks. April 21, 2005.
- ^ a b "Macklemore To Be Honored At 2019 Musicares® Concert For Recovery Presented By Amazon Music". Grammy.com. March 13, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g "12 recovery icons: Alice Cooper to Smokey Robinson". Grammy. June 26, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "SRV Latest Awards & Achievements". www.stevieray.com.
- ^ a b "Chris Cornell to be honored for charity work". Business Wire. March 21, 2007. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ a b "Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan Recognized for His Commitment to Sobriety". The Hollywood Reporter. May 8, 2011.
- ^ a b "Jerry Cantrell To Be Honored By MusiCares MAP Fund". Billboard. March 22, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ a b "MusiCares MAP Fund® Benefit Concert to Honor Grammy®-Winning Singer/Songwriter Ozzy Osbourne and Owner/CEO of the Village Studios Jeff Greenberg on May 12 to Raise Funds for MusiCares®' Addiction Recovery Services". Business Wire. March 3, 2014.
- ^ a b "The Who's Pete Townshend to receive tribute at 2015 MusiCares benefit concert". AXS. February 9, 2015.
- ^ "Pearl Jam's Mike McCready To Be Honored At 2018 MusiCares Concert For Recovery". Grammy.com. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
- ^ Conniff, Tamara (May 13, 2006). "James Hetfield & Bill Silva". Billboard.
- ^ "SLASH Receiving 'MusiCares From the Heart' Award From STEVEN TYLER; Video Available". Blabbermouth. May 10, 2008.
- ^ "Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, Skate Legend Tony Alva Honored by MusiCares". The Hollywood Reporter. May 31, 2013.
External links Edit
- Official site
- Donation site