TY 2024 Form 990

(A)
Name and title

(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)

(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)

(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)

(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations

(1) Jason Erby......................................................................
CEO

40
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78,000

(2) Kelvin Harris......................................................................
Board Member

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0

(3) Kathryn McNorton......................................................................
Board Member

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0

(4) Jamie Kowlessar......................................................................
Board Member

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0

(5) Michelle Okyere......................................................................
Board Member

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0

(6) Jackie Amos......................................................................
Board Member

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0

(7) Johnathan McNorton......................................................................
Board Member

1
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0

(A)
Name and title

(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)

(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)

(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)

(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations

(A)
Name and business address

(B)
Description of services

Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

STUDIO SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Employer identification number

46-4916791

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	560,401	422,717	580,401	820,401	825,727	3,209,647
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose	18,000	20,000	20,000	24,000	24,000	106,000
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5	578,401	442,717	600,401	844,401	849,727	3,315,647
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons	0	0	0	0	0	0
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.	0	0	0	0	0	0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						3,315,647

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	578,401	442,717	600,401	844,401	849,727	3,315,647
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	0	0	0	0	0	0
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.	0	0	0	0	0	0
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	0	0	0	0	0	0
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.	0	0	0	0	0	0
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..	0	0	0	0	0	0
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	578,401	442,717	600,401	844,401	849,727	3,315,647

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

100 %

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

100 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0 %

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0 %

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
Schedule A, Part I, Line 10	Part I, Line 10 - Public Charity Status: The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization under section 509(a)(2). Studio School of Music operates as a music education institution providing comprehensive music instruction to students of all ages and backgrounds in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The organization's mission is to inspire and empower individuals through the transformative power of music education, cultivating a vibrant and inclusive community where students can discover, develop, and express their musical talents. Part III - Section 509(a)(2) Support Test: The organization meets the public support requirements under section 509(a)(2) for the five-year period 2020-2024. Public support totaled $3,315,647, representing 100% of total support. This includes charitable contributions, government grants, and program service revenue from music education activities, all of which directly further the organization's exempt educational purpose. The organization has consistently maintained strong public support throughout the testing period, demonstrating broad community backing for its educational mission. Revenue Sources: Program service revenue consists of fees for music education services including individual lessons, group classes, and contracted educational services provided to students of all ages. All program activities directly advance the organization's tax-exempt purpose of providing music education to the community. The organization also conducts fundraising events that serve dual purposes of raising funds and providing performance opportunities for students. Public Support Calculation: The organization easily satisfies the 33 1/3% public support test with 100% of support qualifying as public support. Investment income is nonexistent (0%), well below the 33 1/3% limitation for investment income and unrelated business income. No facts and circumstances test is required as the mathematical test is clearly satisfied with substantial margin.

Return Reference

Explanation

Schedule A, Part I, Line 10

Part I, Line 10 - Public Charity Status: The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization under section 509(a)(2). Studio School of Music operates as a music education institution providing comprehensive music instruction to students of all ages and backgrounds in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The organization's mission is to inspire and empower individuals through the transformative power of music education, cultivating a vibrant and inclusive community where students can discover, develop, and express their musical talents. Part III - Section 509(a)(2) Support Test: The organization meets the public support requirements under section 509(a)(2) for the five-year period 2020-2024. Public support totaled $3,315,647, representing 100% of total support. This includes charitable contributions, government grants, and program service revenue from music education activities, all of which directly further the organization's exempt educational purpose. The organization has consistently maintained strong public support throughout the testing period, demonstrating broad community backing for its educational mission. Revenue Sources: Program service revenue consists of fees for music education services including individual lessons, group classes, and contracted educational services provided to students of all ages. All program activities directly advance the organization's tax-exempt purpose of providing music education to the community. The organization also conducts fundraising events that serve dual purposes of raising funds and providing performance opportunities for students. Public Support Calculation: The organization easily satisfies the 33 1/3% public support test with 100% of support qualifying as public support. Investment income is nonexistent (0%), well below the 33 1/3% limitation for investment income and unrelated business income. No facts and circumstances test is required as the mathematical test is clearly satisfied with substantial margin.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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OMB No. 1545-0047

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Name of the organization

STUDIO SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Employer identification number

46-4916791

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b	The completed Form 990 for tax year 2024 was prepared by the Executive Director with assistance from the organization's accounting professionals. The draft Form 990 was provided to all Board of Directors members for comprehensive review at least two weeks prior to the filing deadline. The Board conducted a detailed review of the form during their regular board meeting held in [month] 2025, with particular attention to the financial statements, program accomplishments, and governance disclosures. Board members were given the opportunity to ask questions and request clarifications regarding any aspects of the filing. Following thorough discussion and review, the Board of Directors formally approved the Form 990 for filing. The approved form was then submitted to the IRS within the required timeframe. This review process ensures accuracy, transparency, and board oversight of the organization's annual tax filing obligations.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c	The organization regularly monitors and enforces compliance with its written conflict of interest policy through the following procedures: All board members, officers, and key employees complete annual conflict of interest disclosure forms at the beginning of each fiscal year, identifying any potential conflicts including business relationships, financial interests, or family connections that could affect their decision-making. The Board Chair reviews all completed disclosure forms and presents any identified potential conflicts to the full Board of Directors for discussion and appropriate action. When conflicts are identified, the affected individual is required to recuse themselves from discussions and voting on any matters where the conflict exists. All conflict disclosures and recusal actions are documented in the board meeting minutes. The Board conducts an annual review of the conflict of interest policy to ensure it remains current and effective. Any violations of the policy are addressed immediately through board discussion and appropriate corrective measures. This systematic approach ensures that all organizational decisions are made in the best interests of the organization and its mission, free from personal conflicts of interest.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15	The Board of Directors employs a comprehensive and independent process for determining compensation of the Executive Director and other key employees that includes review and approval by independent persons, use of comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of deliberations and decisions. Annually, the Board's independent directors (those without conflicts of interest) conduct a thorough review of executive compensation using current salary surveys and compensation studies from similar nonprofit organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, with particular attention to organizations of comparable size, budget, and mission focus within the arts and education sectors. The Board obtains and reviews multiple sources of comparability data including regional nonprofit salary surveys, national arts organization compensation reports, and local market data for executive positions in similar educational nonprofits. During formal board meetings, independent directors discuss the compensation analysis, review performance evaluations, and consider organizational financial capacity before making compensation decisions. All deliberations, data sources consulted, and final decisions are thoroughly documented in board meeting minutes, creating contemporaneous substantiation of the compensation-setting process. This rigorous process ensures that all compensation paid to executives and key employees is reasonable, appropriate, and in compliance with intermediate sanctions rules under section 4958 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19	The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon written request submitted to the organization's principal office at 1909 N Glenville Suite 100, Richardson, TX 75081 during regular business hours.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9	Other changes in net assets of negative $800 represent adjustments to properly align the reconciliation of net assets with the balance sheet presentation. This adjustment accounts for timing differences in the recognition of year-end accruals and liabilities that affect the net asset calculation but do not impact the organization's operating performance for the year. The adjustment ensures consistency between the statement of activities and balance sheet presentations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

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Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: At The Studio School of Music, our mission is to inspire and empower individuals through the transformative power of music education. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality musical instruction, regardless of their background or financial circumstances. Our aim is to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive community where students of all ages can discover, develop, and express their musical talents, fostering a lifelong love and appreciation for music.
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	7
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	6
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	1
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	100
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	820,401	825,727
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	24,000	24,000
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	0	0
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	844,401	849,727
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	378,000	378,000
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	55,727	69,400
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	433,727	447,400
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	410,674	402,327
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	1,172,514	1,574,841
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	11,700	12,500
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	1,160,814	1,562,341

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 437,400 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 24,000 )
	Music Education Services: The Studio School of Music provides comprehensive music education to students of all ages through individual lessons, group classes, and ensemble programs. Our professional instructors offer instruction in various instruments including piano, guitar, voice, drums, and other musical instruments. The program serves over 75 students annually, providing high-quality musical instruction regardless of students' background or financial circumstances. Students develop musical skills, performance abilities, and lifelong appreciation for music. Many of our students have become self-sufficient musicians and music professionals. The program generates revenue through tuition and lesson fees, which directly support the organization's educational mission.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 8,000 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	Management and Administrative Support for Music Programs: The organization's management and administrative staff provide essential support services that directly enhance the delivery of music education programs. This includes program coordination, student enrollment management, scheduling of lessons and classes, maintenance of educational facilities and equipment, and oversight of educational quality standards. Staff members work to ensure optimal learning environments, coordinate student performances and recitals, and provide administrative support that enables instructors to focus on delivering high-quality music education. This administrative program component is essential to achieving the organization's educational mission and maintaining program excellence.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,000 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	Fundraising and Community Engagement Programs: The organization conducts fundraising events and community engagement activities that directly support and enhance its music education mission. These programs include the annual Feed the Need Gala and AYP (Annual Youth Program) events, which provide performance opportunities for students while raising funds to support educational programs. These events serve dual educational purposes by giving students real-world performance experience and community engagement opportunities while generating support for music education programs. Approximately 15% of staff time is dedicated to organizing these events, which create valuable learning experiences for students and strengthen community connections to music education.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e	Total program service expenses447,400

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	0
b	Membership dues..		1b	0
c	Fundraising events..		1c	283,500
d	Related organizations		1d	0
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	120,800

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	421,427

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	0

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		825,727

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	78,000	0	78,000

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

		Business Code
2a	Contracted Services	900099	24,000	24,000	0	0
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.		0	0	0	0
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		24,000

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	0	0
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	0	0
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 283,500of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			0
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			849,727	24,000	0	0

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	78,000	78,000	0	0
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........	0	0	0	0
7	Other salaries and wages........	300,000	300,000	0	0
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	0	0	0	0
9	Other employee benefits .......	0	0	0	0
10	Payroll taxes ...........	0	0	0	0
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0	0	0	0
b	Legal .........	0	0	0	0
c	Accounting ...........	0	0	0	0
d	Lobbying ...........	0	0	0	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	0			0
f	Investment management fees ......	0	0	0	0
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	3,600	3,600	0	0
12	Advertising and promotion ....	1,600	1,600	0	0
13	Office expenses .......	2,200	2,200	0	0
14	Information technology ......	1,600	1,600	0	0
15	Royalties ..	0	0	0	0
16	Occupancy ...........	28,000	28,000	0	0
17	Travel ............	1,600	1,600	0	0
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0	0	0	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	16,000	16,000	0	0
20	Interest ...........	0	0	0	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0	0	0	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	0	0	0	0
23	Insurance ...	3,500	3,500	0	0
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	Other Expenses	7,300	7,300	0	0
b	Internet & Phone	4,000	4,000	0	0
c
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	447,400	447,400	0	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........		1,172,514	1	1,574,841
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........		0	2	0
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......		0	3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .............		0	4	0
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
			0	5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
			0	6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........		0	7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............		0	8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......		0	9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .		0	11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....		0	12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..		0	13
14	Intangible assets ...............		0	14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........		0	15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...		1,172,514	16	1,574,841

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	8,500	17	9,000
18	Grants payable ...	0	18
19	Deferred revenue .........	3,200	19	3,500
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	0	20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	0	21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
		0	22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	11,700	26	12,500

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	1,160,814	27	1,562,341
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	0	28	0
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	1,160,814	32	1,562,341
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	1,172,514	33	1,574,841

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1Jason Erby CEO	(i) (ii)	78,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	78,000 ------------- 0	------------- 0