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.
Form
990
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:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Crews President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $15,000 |
Lorah Neville Chairperson | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jacqueline Soto Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $15,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $35,638 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $380 |
Payroll taxes | $3,867 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,084 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $67,187 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $42,191 |
Travel | $2,961 |
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 | $2,509 |
All other expenses | $1,602 |
Total functional expenses | $183,916 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,102 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $803 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,296 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,090 |
Total assets | $85,291 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $1,260 |
Total liabilities | $1,260 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $84,031 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $85,291 |