Empowering Students TO Create
At Anthem Academy, we deliver unparalleled music and SEL programs designed for New York City in dynamic programs ensuring students thrive both academically and emotionally.
Meet Our Team
Tyi Moncrieffe
Executive Director
Melisa Lewis
Program Director/ Chairwoman
Malcolm Pinckney
Board Member
Anthem Academy has been shaping creativity and emotional learning in NYC since its inception, continuously adapting to the needs of students and educators.
Our Journey SO Far
We recently completed a pilot project with NYC Parks to validate system performance inside a large municipal organization. That pilot helped refine our operational workflows and demonstrated that our platform can scale within public-sector environments
New York City Parks Media Labs Operational Pilot.
Transforming Lives
Our programs have shown measurable success in promoting emotional well-being and creativity among students in NYC schools.
Fiscal Sponsorship
The Anthem Academy operates under a fiscal sponsorship with The GOAT Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) organization. This relationship allows our youth programs and community initiatives to receive tax-deductible donations, access grant opportunities, and run education-focused projects with full compliance and financial oversight.
What This Means
• Tax-deductible giving: Donations to Anthem Academy flow through The GOAT Foundation and include proper tax documentation for supporters.
• Grant access: Our programs become eligible for public and private grants requiring nonprofit status.
• Compliance and accountability: The GOAT Foundation provides financial management, reporting, and oversight to ensure every dollar is used for its intended educational purpose.
• Streamlined operations: Anthem Academy focuses on delivering high-impact programs while The GOAT Foundation handles backend administration.
Why It Matters
Fiscal sponsorship lets The Anthem Academy scale faster, stay compliant, and bring high-value creative learning programs to schools and communities without the delays of building nonprofit infrastructure from scratch.
Partners
Anthem Nation (Creative and Label Partner)
Anthem Nation supports our music, media, and storytelling initiatives. The division provides industry expertise, production resources, and real-world creative pathways that enhance the student experience.
The GOAT Foundation (Fiscal Sponsor)
The GOAT Foundation serves as our fiscal sponsor. This partnership provides full nonprofit compliance, access to grant opportunities, eligibility for tax-deductible giving, and transparent financial oversight for community programs.
Anthem Engine (Technology Partner)
Anthem Engine powers the digital infrastructure behind our programs. The platform supports automation, curriculum delivery, and data-driven reporting to help schools track engagement and outcomes with clarity.
Anthem Global Syndicate Management
Our management partners support staffing, instructor onboarding, scheduling, and quality control. This ensures every program is delivered professionally and consistently across all school sites.
Fiscal Sponcership
The Anthem Academy operates under a fiscal sponsorship with The GOAT Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) organization. This relationship allows our youth programs and community initiatives to receive tax-deductible donations, access grant opportunities, and run education-focused projects with full compliance and financial oversight.
What This Means
• Tax-deductible giving: Donations to Anthem Academy flow through The GOAT Foundation and include proper tax documentation for supporters.
• Grant access: Our programs become eligible for public and private grants requiring nonprofit status.
• Compliance and accountability: The GOAT Foundation provides financial management, reporting, and oversight to ensure every dollar is used for its intended educational purpose.
• Streamlined operations: Anthem Academy focuses on delivering high-impact programs while The GOAT Foundation handles backend administration.
Why It Matters
Fiscal sponsorship lets The Anthem Academy scale faster, stay compliant, and bring high-value creative learning programs to schools and communities without the delays of building nonprofit infrastructure from scratch.
Fiscal Sponcership
The Anthem Academy operates under a fiscal sponsorship with The GOAT Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) organization. This relationship allows our youth programs and community initiatives to receive tax-deductible donations, access grant opportunities, and run education-focused projects with full compliance and financial oversight.
What This Means
• Tax-deductible giving: Donations to Anthem Academy flow through The GOAT Foundation and include proper tax documentation for supporters.
• Grant access: Our programs become eligible for public and private grants requiring nonprofit status.
• Compliance and accountability: The GOAT Foundation provides financial management, reporting, and oversight to ensure every dollar is used for its intended educational purpose.
• Streamlined operations: Anthem Academy focuses on delivering high-impact programs while The GOAT Foundation handles backend administration.
Why It Matters
Fiscal sponsorship lets The Anthem Academy scale faster, stay compliant, and bring high-value creative learning programs to schools and communities without the delays of building nonprofit infrastructure from scratch.
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