Kronos Performing Arts Assocaition

Kronos Performing Arts Association, doing business as Kronos Quartet, is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity based in San Francisco, California. The organization is primarily known as a contemporary classical music ensemble that has been recognized for innovative and experimental musical performances. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2002, with current registration valid through November 2025, Kronos Quartet has consistently received federal grant awards from the National Endowment for the Arts to support various artistic and cultural projects.

The organization has received multiple project grants focused on supporting diverse musical initiatives, including national tours, festival productions, documentary works, and pandemic recovery efforts. Grant awards have specifically funded personnel costs, artist fees, production expenses, facilities management, and marketing activities. Notable grant-supported projects include a national tour with educational activities, a digital documentary about composer John Cage created in collaboration with filmmaker Sam Green, and recurring annual Kronos Festivals. The grants, typically ranging from $150,000 to support various artistic endeavors, demonstrate the organization's commitment to promoting contemporary musical arts, providing public arts participation opportunities, and maintaining operational resilience. Each grant from the National Endowment for the Arts has been structured as a project grant with completion dates typically spanning one to two years, highlighting the organization's sustained cultural contribution and adaptability in presenting innovative musical experiences.