Sun Sounds Foundation
- Assets
- $221.0k
- Revenue
- $127.2k
- Investments
- $185.0k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Tempe, AZ
- Founding
- 07/2000
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 86-0906022
Organization Overview
Sun Sounds Foundation is located in Tempe, AZ. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sun Sounds Foundation 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 06/2022, Sun Sounds Foundation generated $127.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $111.5k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE WORK OF SUN SOUNDS OF ARIZONA RADIO, AN OUTREACH SERVICE OF RIO SALADO COLLEGE, ALLOWING VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS ACCESS TO AUDITORY VERISONS OF PRINT MEDIA IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO SUN SOUNDS OF ARIZONA TO REMOTELY BROADCAST OVER 200 PRINT-PUBLICATIONS TO ANYONE WHO CANNOT READ OR HOLD PRINT MATERIAL DUE TO A VISUAL, PHYSICAL OR COGNITIVE DISABILITY. THE BROADCASTS, SPECIALLY TUNED RADIOS, AND ECHO SMART HOME DEVICES ARE FREE AT A LISTENERS REQUEST. WE ALSO ASSIST WITH VIRTUAL OUTREACH AND HAVE PARTICIPATED IN 65 VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON AND HYBRID PRESENTATIONS. THE FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO PRESENT THE MADE IN THE SHADE FUNDRAISER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 3 YEARS DUE TO COVID 19.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Desparte Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Mcmahon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Neil Chitel President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrea Pasquale Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Schoolitz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joyce Vesper Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $27,923 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $69,851 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $97,774 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,024 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,614 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $127,225 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $103,303 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,892 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $199 |
| Office expenses | $1,344 |
| Information technology | $719 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $2,540 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $111,497 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,975 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $185,029 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $221,004 |
| 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 | $4,039 |
| Total liabilities | $4,039 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $216,965 |
| 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 | $221,004 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sun Sounds Foundation has awarded $103,303 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RIO SALADO COLLEGE PURPOSE: Programs for the visually-impaired | $60,303 |
Wilmington, NC PURPOSE: Area Renovation Project | $43,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Sun Sounds Foundation has recieved totaling $74,591.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Walter And Juliet J Absolon Foundation Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPAIR/REMODEL/UPGRADE | $43,000 |
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $23,800 |
Vnsa Volunteer Nonprofit Service Assoc Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
Molly And Joseph Herman Foundation Flagstaff, AZ PURPOSE: PROVIDING AUDIO RESOURCES INCLUDING ECHO DOTS AND RADIOS TO PEOPLE WITH LIMITED VISION. | $1,200 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $360 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $231 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $310,771,263 | $64,336,067 |
Academy Museum Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | $718,283,273 | $74,112,519 |
Fine Arts Museums Foundation San Francisco, CA | $293,998,421 | $1,528,655 |
Friends Of Public Radio Arizona Tempe, AZ | $7,510,291 | $7,440,783 |
Denver Art Museum Foundation Denver, CO | $207,954,853 | $33,249,188 |
California Center For The Arts Escondido Foundation Escondido, CA | $1,637,426 | $6,432,180 |
Screen Actors Guild - American Federation Of Television And Radio Los Angeles, CA | $32,891,873 | $7,217,007 |
Museum Of New Mexico Foundation Santa Fe, NM | $51,964,866 | $8,605,972 |
Dmns Foundation Denver, CO | $168,202,725 | $31,941,607 |
Clyfford Still Museum Foundation Denver, CO | $160,969,221 | $5,009,227 |
Carmel Mission Foundation Inc Carmel, CA | $1,231,681 | $982,770 |
Ford Theatre Foundation Hollywood, CA | $2,293,812 | $4,065,513 |