Music For Life
- Assets
- $366.0k
- Revenue
- $190.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Springfield, VA
- Founding
- 09/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-2981666
Organization Overview
Music For Life is located in Springfield, VA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Music For Life is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Music For Life generated $190.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $138.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 28.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
USING THE POWER OF MUSIC EDUCATION TO SUPPORT AT-PROMISE YOUTH AND HELP THEM OVERCOME THEIR BARRIERS TO BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS. WE PROVIDE THREE MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS; AFTER-SCHOOL GUITAR, BAND & ORCHESTRA, AND STEAM GUITAR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AFTER-SCHOOL GUITAR PROGRAM - THERE ARE TOO FEW AGE APPROPRIATE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE AT-PROMISE YOUTH; THE FOCUS CONTINUES TO BE ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. WHILE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS ARE ESSENTIAL, THE LESSONS TAUGHT WILL NOT BE RETAINED IF A COMPARABLE LEVEL OF SUPPORT IS NOT PROVIDED THROUGH THEIR DIFFICULT TEEN YEARS. WE PROVIDE FREE GUITAR LESSONS AND MENTORING TO THESE YOUTH IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOLS THUS REMOVING TWO OF THEIR GREATEST BARRIERS; COST AND TRANSPORTATION.
BAND & ORCHESTRA PROGRAM - FEES AND PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS ARE MAKING SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PROGRAMS INCREASINGLY MORE EXPENSIVE; STUDENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR INSTRUMENTS, UNIFORMS, TRAVEL AND COMPETITIONS; SCHOOLS RECOMMEND STUDENTS TAKE PRIVATE LESSONS TO BECOME PROFICIENT ON THEIR INSTRUMENT BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE ADEQUATE TEACHING RESOURCES TO PROVIDE THEM ADEQUATE INDIVIDUAL LESSONS. THE RESULT IS THAT AT-PROMISE YOUTH ARE BEING PRICED OUT OF PARTICIPATION AND/OR UNABLE TO KEEP PACE WITH THOSE STUDENTS WHOSE FAMILIES CAN AFFORD PRIVATE LESSONS. WE BRIDGE THIS GAP BY HELPING THESE STUDENTS WITH FEES THEY CANNOT AFFORD AS WELL AS PROVIDING THEM FREE INDIVIDUAL LESSONS.
STEAM GUITAR PROGRAM - TRADITIONAL STEM PROGRAMS FOCUS ON COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS AND ARE NOT TECHNOLOGICALLY DIVERSE; THERE IS A NEED FOR DIVERSITY IN WHAT'S OFFERED AND THE ADDITION OF A VOCATIONAL COMPONENT. THIS PROGRAM DIVERSIFIES THE ACADEMIC OFFERINGS BY TEACHING STUDENTS THE STEM PRINCIPLES BEHIND THE DESIGN AND OPERATION OF A GUITAR AND THEN ADDS A VOCATIONAL COMPONENT BY HAVING THEM BUILD THEIR OWN INSTRUMENT. AN ELECTRIC GUITAR IS USED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; CIGAR BOX GUITAR FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED AS A CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) ELECTIVE. AT-PROMISE STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE FOR FREE; OTHER STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE FOR A FEE. WE PROVIDE THE TEACHER TRAINING, UNIQUE TOOL SET TO ASSEMBLE AND TEST A GUITAR, COURSE SYLLABUS, AND LUTHIER SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Skip Chaples President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Rick Weinberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Cheri Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Vince Blessing Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jim Basara Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Diane Ditzler Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $20,074 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $87,171 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $82,902 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,944 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $190,147 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $434 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $190,581 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $51,023 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,531 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,000 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,903 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,520 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $33,840 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,016 |
| Office expenses | $690 |
| Information technology | $443 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,448 |
| Travel | $210 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,960 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $138,490 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $161,467 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $138,653 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $28,159 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,515 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $27,200 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $365,994 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,255 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $10,255 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $323,673 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,066 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $365,994 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Music For Life has recieved totaling $1,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sa Ming Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,500 |
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