Dan Beck

Dan Beck is the Trustee of the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF), a position he has held for over 10 years.1 As the sole Trustee, Beck oversees the organization's mission to provide grants for sponsoring free live music events throughout the United States and Canada.3

Beck brings a lifetime of music business experience to his role at MPTF.1 He became the sole Trustee of the Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund in 2013.4 His responsibilities include:

1. Maintaining the goals and efforts of the MPTF's mission statement1
2. Overseeing the distribution of grants for free live musical performances2
3. Managing the organization's financial resources and budget2
4. Developing new initiatives like livestream events and scholarship programs2

Under Beck's leadership, the MPTF has seen significant growth in recent years. The organization's grant distribution expanded from $1.3 million in FY 2020-2021 to $4.8 million in FY 2023-2024.2 Beck has also worked to rebuild the MPTF's financial reserves and establish new programs to support musicians and their families.2

Beck's stewardship of the MPTF has been focused on providing free live musical performances, inspiring millions, and culturally enriching communities throughout the U.S. and Canada.1 His work aims to balance the equitable distribution of funds while encouraging local partnerships and co-sponsorships to maximize the impact of MPTF grants.2