Mechanical Licensing Collective is located in Nashville, TN. According to its NTEE Classification (J02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Mechanical Licensing Collective employed 100 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mechanical Licensing Collective is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Mechanical Licensing Collective generated $44.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $43.5m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADMINISTER MECHANICAL LICENSES AND PROCESS ROYALTIES FOR SONGWRITERS AND MUSIC PUBLISHERS, MAINTAIN MUSICAL WORKS COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP DATABASE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADMINISTRATION OF BLANKET MECHANICAL LICENSES TO DIGITAL MUSIC PROVIDERS (DMP'S); COLLECTION, MATCHING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ROYALTIES RECEIVED FROM DMP'S; CONTINUED PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR LICENSE AND ROYALTY ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONS; WORK ON REGULATORY MEASURES TO SUPPORT LICENSE AND ROYALTY ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONS; INDUSTRY SUPPORT AND COORDINATION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristopher Ahrend CEO | Officer | 40 | $664,383 | 
| Ilene Weintraub CFO | Officer | 40 | $465,946 | 
| Kristen Johns Chief Legal Officer | Officer | 40 | $364,625 | 
| Ellen Truley Chief Marketing Officer | Officer | 40 | $336,094 | 
| Maurice Russell Head Of Rights Management | Officer | 40 | $275,350 | 
| Andrew Mitchell Head Of Analytics & Automation | Officer | 40 | $227,333 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Hfa Consulting | 12/30/22 | $9,973,556 | 
| Vaco Llc Temp. Staff/recruit | 12/30/22 | $842,439 | 
| Pryor Cashman Llp Legal Fees | 12/30/22 | $640,777 | 
| Schrompson Consulting Ltd Consulting | 12/30/22 | $368,000 | 
| Withumsmithbrown Pc Tax & Audit Services | 12/30/22 | $187,520 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,355,000 | 
| Investment income | $15,281,158 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $44,636,158 | 
| 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. | $3,494,418 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $6,245,306 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $153,079 | 
| Other employee benefits | $311,532 | 
| Payroll taxes | $656,047 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $785,112 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $409,129 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $55,000 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $1,799,815 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $579,827 | 
| Office expenses | $421,930 | 
| Information technology | $10,827,236 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $641,104 | 
| Travel | $285,386 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $311,645 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,430,908 | 
| Insurance | $639,661 | 
| All other expenses | $14,462,535 | 
| Total functional expenses | $43,509,670 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,989,000 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $131,761,322 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $790,893 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $475,893 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,297,696 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $804,555,579 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $3,028,125 | 
| Other assets | $5,142,098 | 
| Total assets | $954,040,606 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $910,224 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $6,964,097 | 
| 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 | $936,214,765 | 
| Total liabilities | $944,089,086 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,951,520 | 
| 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 | $954,040,606 | 
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue | 
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Licensing Collective Nashville, TN | $954,040,606 | $44,636,158 | 
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