Desert Sounds Performing Arts Inc

Organization Overview

Desert Sounds Performing Arts Inc is located in Mesa, AZ. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Desert Sounds Performing Arts Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Desert Sounds Performing Arts Inc 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 06/2023, Desert Sounds Performing Arts Inc generated $188.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $183.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.6% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE HELP UNDERSERVED CHILDREN EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE THE MUSICAL ARTS BY LENDING INSTRUMENTS AND PROVIDING ANCILLARY SUPPLIES, LESSONS AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THROUGH MUSIC, WE EMPOWER CHILDREN WITH LIFE SKILLS TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING DEARLY NEEDED INSTRUMENTS, MUSIC LESSONS, MENTORING, PROGRAMMING AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES.


JEREMY PROJECTTHE JEREMY PROJECT GAVE 296 CHILDREN FROM 57 SCHOOLS FROM COOLIDGE, MESA, GILBERT, CHANDLER, PHOENIX, SAN TAN VALLEY, AND GLENDALE, ARIZONA, THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND PLAY A BAND OR ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENT OF THEIR CHOICE, ENABLING THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL BAND OR ORCHESTRAL PROGRAMS. THE JEREMY PROJECT UNDERSCORES THE COMMUNITYS DEDICATION TO FOSTERING MUSICAL EDUCATION WHILE ENHANCING THE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK CHILDREN.


MUSICAL MENTORSTHE MUSICAL MENTORS PROGRAM SERVED 19% MORE STUDENTS THIS YEAR. THE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS HONE THEIR MUSICAL ABILITIES, OFFERS SUPPORT IN NAVIGATING EVERYDAY CHALLENGES, AND CELEBRATED STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE WINTER AND SUMMER RECITALS. OUR APPROACH TO LEARNING ENHANCED THE STUDENTS MUSICAL SKILLS AND IMPARTED VERSATILE LIFE SKILLS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE REALM OF MUSIC. THE MUSICAL MENTORS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN MUSICAL EDUCATION AND PERSONAL GROWTH, AS ITS IMPACT IS FELT IN THE STUDENTS FLOURISHING TALENTS, THE COMMUNITYS SUPPORT, AND THE NURTURING OF WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Crews
President & CEO
$15,000
Lorah Neville
Chairperson
$0
Jacqueline Soto
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $29,700
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$83,520
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$113,220
Total Program Service Revenue$60,247
Investment income $277
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $14,288
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $610
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $188,837

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