Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2025 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2025 , and ending 12-31-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1350 BROADWAY SUITE 1920
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10018
D Employer identification number

13-6089816
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 8,008,731
F Name and address of principal officer:
HENRY DONAHUE
1350 BROADWAY SUITE 1920
NEW YORK,NY10018
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.SAVETHEMUSIC.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1955
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH THE POWER OF MAKING MUSIC.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2025 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 21
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 20
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
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 10,592,240 7,735,008
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 79,361 100,526
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,530 -5,223
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 10,675,131 7,830,311
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,276,126 4,228,978
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) 2,484,321 2,474,700
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,596,541    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,245,971 1,364,184
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 9,006,418 8,067,862
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,668,713 -237,551
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 7,335,889 8,303,421
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 636,791 1,624,918
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 6,699,098 6,678,503
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION HELPS KIDS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH THE POWER OF MAKING MUSIC.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,170,988 including grants of $ 4,228,978 ) (Revenue $   )
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN THE AMERICAN PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM BY RESTORING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAMS AND BY RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO ADDRESS THE INEQUITY IN AVAILABILITY OF MUSIC EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN MANY OF THE MOST CHALLENGED COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S. SINCE ITS CREATION, SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION, WORKING WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, HAS RESTORED MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MORE THAN 2,992 SCHOOLS IN 369 SCHOOL DISTRICTS AROUND THE COUNTRY IMPACTING THE LIVES OF HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS. DURING THAT TIME, THE FOUNDATION HAS DONATED MORE THAN $68 MILLION WORTH OF NEW MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.THE FOUNDATION VALUES MUSIC AS A CRITICAL LEARNING TOOL THAT KEEPS STUDENTS ENGAGED IN SCHOOL, HELPS DEVELOP WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS, AND ENCOURAGES SKILLS THAT ARE VITAL FOR SUCCESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY. PROGRAM STAFF MEMBERS FROM THE FOUNDATION WORK CLOSELY WITH SUPERINTENDENTS, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, PRINCIPALS, ARTS COORDINATORS, AND MUSIC EDUCATORS IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IDENTIFY SCHOOLS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH LOCAL POLICYMAKERS AND ADVOCATES TO HELP ENSURE SCHOOLS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FOUNDATION'S RESTORATION OF MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS TAKE THE STEPS NEEDED TO BECOME ELIGIBLE. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO ENABLE EVERY SCHOOL WITHIN THE DISTRICT TO HAVE ACCESS TO MUSIC EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION EXPANDS ITS REACH IN SERVING ALL PUBLIC-SCHOOL STUDENTS PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE.THE FOUNDATION HAS DEVELOPED A UNIQUE MODEL TO FOSTER EQUITABLE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES BRAND-NEW MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, METHOD BOOKS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT TO PUBLIC ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS, JUMP-STARTING DORMANT MUSIC PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT MUSIC PROGRAMS REMAIN A CORE PART OF THE CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND THAT THE PROGRAMS LIVE ON IN PERPETUITY, THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH SCHOOLS THAT HAVE AGREED TO IMPLEMENT A SEQUENTIAL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM BASED ON LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR MUSIC EDUCATION.GRANT OFFERINGS AND SCHOOLS SERVEDTHE FOUNDATION OFFERS SIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF GRANT PACKAGES TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS BASED ON GRADE LEVEL, NEED, AND THE SCHOOL'S MUSIC PROGRAM GOALS. THE GRANT PACKAGES ARE DECIDED UPON WITH THE INPUT OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, SCHOOL LEADERS, AND THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM STAFF. A SCHOOL MUST MAKE THE COMMITMENT TO CONDUCT THEIR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM AS PART OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY, PROVIDE A DESIGNATED SPACE FOR MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUMENT STORAGE, AND COMMIT TO HIRING A FULL-TIME, CERTIFIED MUSIC EDUCATOR. BY GUARANTEEING THAT EACH GRANT RECIPIENT SCHOOL FULFILLS THE SCHEDULE, SPACE, AND STAFF REQUIREMENTS, THE FOUNDATION FOSTERS A SUSTAINABLE MUSIC PROGRAM. IN THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE FOUNDATION DELIVERED GRANT PACKAGES (CORE, INTRO TO MUSIC, J DILLA MUSIC TECH, MIDDLE SCHOOLMUSIC TECH, AND HOMETOWN MUSIC TECH) TO 99 SCHOOLS, TOTALING MORE THAN 22,000 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND PIECES OF MUSICAL EQUIPMENT, IN 44 SCHOOL DISTRICTS (LISTED BELOW) ACROSS 16 STATES. THESE GRANTS IMPACTED MORE THAN 72,000 STUDENTS AND MUSIC EDUCATORS BY INCREASING THEIR ACCESS TO QUALITY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKS, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, AND RESOURCES. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EACH GRANT PACKAGE FOLLOWS. 44 SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT RECEIVED GRANT PACKAGES IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 (PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE I FOR LIST OF 44 SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT RECEIVED GRANTS IN 2025).CORE GRANTTHE CORE GRANT IN THE FORM OF BAND, STRING, MARIACHI, OR SONIDOS LATINOS HAS BEEN THE CORNERSTONE GRANT THAT THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES TO SCHOOL GRANT RECIPIENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. EACH CORE GRANT IS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $80,000 AND JUMP-STARTS A NEW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM AT A SCHOOL. THE CORE BAND GRANT INCLUDES 36 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - WOODWIND, BRASS, AND PERCUSSION. THE STRING GRANT INCLUDES UP TO 36 STRING INSTRUMENTS - VIOLINS, VIOLAS, CELLOS, AND BASSES. THE MARIACHI GRANT INCLUDES 36 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BRASS AND STRING INSTRUMENTS, BOTH FRETTED AND UNFRETTED, AS WELL AS MARIACHI BOWTIE AND BELTS. THE SONIDOS LATINOS GRANT INCLUDES 33 INSTRUMENTS FROM THE BAND PACKAGE BRASS AND CLASSICAL PERCUSSION ALONG WITH 13 PIECES OF LATIN PERCUSSION CONGAS, TIMBALES, BONGOS, CLAVES, ETC. ALL CORE GRANTS INCLUDE MUSIC STANDS, INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD BOOKS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR MUSIC TEACHERS, AND FOUNDATION PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR 10 YEARS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION DELIVERED 31 CORE BAND GRANT PACKAGES, 7 CORE STRINGS GRANT PACKAGES, AND 5 CORE SONIDOS LATINOS GRANT PACKAGES, IMPACTING MORE THAN 25,500 STUDENTS AND MUSIC EDUCATORS.INTRO TO MUSIC GRANTTHE INTRO TO MUSIC GRANT WAS DEVELOPED IN 2018 AND INCLUDES EVERYTHING A MUSIC TEACHER NEEDS TO PROVIDE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 5 WITH SEQUENTIAL, STANDARDS-BASED GENERAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION FOCUSED ON ACTIVE MUSIC-MAKING AND ENGAGEMENT. THE GRANT IS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $32,000 INCLUDING DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT INSTRUMENTS AND RESOURCES: DIGITAL PIANO, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ORFF INSTRUMENTS, WORLD DRUMS, RECORDERS, HAND-HELD PERCUSSION, BOOMWHACKERS, A CLASSROOM SET OF UKULELES, INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD BOOKS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR MUSIC TEACHERS, AND FOUNDATION PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR 10 YEARS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION DELIVERED 29 INTRO TO MUSIC GRANT PACKAGES, IMPACTING MORE THAN 15,000 STUDENTS AND MUSIC EDUCATORS.J DILLA MUSIC TECH GRANTTHE J DILLA MUSIC TECH GRANT WAS DEVELOPED IN 2018 AND FOCUSES ON DELIVERING THE FUTURE OF MUSIC LEARNING THROUGH INNOVATIVE MUSIC TECH TOOLS AND CURRICULUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. OUR GOAL IS TO BRING OUT STUDENTS' INNER CREATIVITY, TALENT, AND CONFIDENCE BY TEACHING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC CREATION, RECORDING, AND PRODUCTION. IN 2019, THE MUSIC TECH GRANT WAS NAMED AFTER THE LATE, INFLUENTIAL INDUSTRY RAPPER AND HIP-HOP RECORD PRODUCER J DILLA. THE GRANT IS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $73,000, WHICH INCLUDES HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT INSTRUCTION IN AUDIO RECORDING, AUDIO ENGINEERING, DJ-ING, BEAT-MAKING, ALONG WITH IN-DEPTH TRAINING FOR MUSIC TEACHERS, INCLUDING A ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP WITH A LOCAL MUSIC EDUCATION COMMUNITY PARTNER AND FOUNDATION PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR 10 YEARS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION DELIVERED 12 J DILLA MUSIC TECH GRANT PACKAGES, IMPACTING MORE THAN 19,000 STUDENTS AND MUSIC EDUCATORS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses6,170,988
Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....Click to see attachment
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17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
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18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
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19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2025)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or 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? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
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29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
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30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
28
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2025)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
21
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
17
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
17
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
AK , AR , AZ , CA , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
HENRY DONAHUE ED1350 BROADWAY SUITE 1920   NEW YORK,NY10018 (212) 977-0176
Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ALAN SARTIRANA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) ALEC GLASSER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) BOB CARRIGAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) CANDICE BRANCAZIO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) ELENA DIAZ......................................................................
CO-CHAIR (PARTIAL); DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) JAY KAPADIA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) JENNIFER GRADY......................................................................
CHAIRPERSON, DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(8) JESSE COLLINS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) KENNARD GARRETT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) KEVIN NG......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) LARRY WADE......................................................................
DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) LESLIE FRAM......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) LEX BORRERO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) MALIKA QUEMARIAS......................................................................
DIRECTOR (OUTGOING)
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) NAT ZILKHA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) NYASHA FOY......................................................................
VICE CHAIRSPERSON & SECRETARY
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(17) ROBERT GILLESPIE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) SUZANNE HALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           5,000 0 0
(19) TIM WEATHERSPOON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) WANDA CORIANO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) CHIHO FEINDLER........................................................................
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
 50.00
.......................   		    X       162,436 0 22,422
(22) DANIELLE ZALAZNICK........................................................................
CHIEF DEV. OFFICER & DEPUTY E.D.
 50.00
.......................   		    X       221,395 0 14,304
(23) HENRY DONAHUE........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASST. SECRETARY
 60.00
.......................   		    X       292,774 0 11,874
(24) TOM CREASER........................................................................
SR. DIR. OF FIN. & OPTS (OUTGOING)
 50.00
.......................   		    X       72,006 0 18,861
(25) ARIEL USATIN........................................................................
SENIOR DIR., PHILANTHROPY
 50.00
.......................   		        X   140,845 0 6,318
(26) JACLYN RUDDEROW........................................................................
SENIOR DIR, SCHOOL PROGRAMS
 50.00
.......................   		        X   114,863 0 59,761








1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 1,009,319 0 133,540
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 5
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(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 $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 238,514
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 7,496,494
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 2,332,480
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 7,735,008
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 70,030     70,030
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties........... 1,704     1,704
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 179,888  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 149,392  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 30,496  
d Net gain or (loss)......... 30,496     30,496
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 238,514of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 22,101
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 29,028
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. -6,927   -6,927
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..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......  
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 7,830,311 0 0 95,303
Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 4,228,978 4,228,978
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 ........... 821,072 328,288 98,879 393,905
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 1,280,166 705,608 41,575 532,983
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 25,975 20,934 621 4,420
9 Other employee benefits ....... 186,085 109,873 9,868 66,344
10 Payroll taxes ........... 161,402 94,689 10,494 56,219
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 38,165 12,375 5,817 19,973
c Accounting ........... 236,840 76,795 36,100 123,945
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 16,161   16,161  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 135,762 44,021 20,694 71,047
12 Advertising and promotion .... 173,353 77,755 128 95,470
13 Office expenses ....... 50,588 18,247 7,134 25,207
14 Information technology ...... 194,809 88,057 24,199 82,553
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 96,180 47,168 3,253 45,759
17 Travel ............ 84,492 51,617 4,139 28,736
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 7,703 4,672 369 2,662
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,904 920 64 920
23 Insurance ... 40,373 10,824 19,157 10,392
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 PROGRAM EXPENSE 246,419 246,419    
b PRODUCTION COSTS 39,754 3,748   36,006
c MISCELLANEOUS 1,681   1,681  
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 8,067,862 6,170,988 300,333 1,596,541
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).        
Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 2,947,305 1 1,816,268
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,946,421 2 196,576
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 2,206,365 3 2,263,775
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 21,631 4 13,120
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 .......
  5  
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) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 16,531 8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 122,797 9 54,197
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 34,772
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,904 0 10c 32,868
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 74,839 11 2,596,634
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 1,329,983
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 7,335,889 16 8,303,421
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 336,633 17 194,133
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19 5,000
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   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 .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   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 300,158 25 1,425,785
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 636,791 26 1,624,918
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 3,533,914 27 2,764,260
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 3,165,184 28 3,914,243
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow 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 ........... 6,699,098 32 6,678,503
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 7,335,889 33 8,303,421
Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
7,830,311
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
8,067,862
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-237,551
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
6,699,098
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
216,956
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
6,678,503
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2025)
Form 990 (2025)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6089816
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.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...........................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
Page 2
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) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) 2025 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 8,201,721 8,234,087 8,888,573 10,592,240 7,735,008 43,651,629
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 8,201,721 8,234,087 8,888,573 10,592,240 7,735,008 43,651,629
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) .. 4,152,882
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 39,498,747
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) 2025 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 8,201,721 8,234,087 8,888,573 10,592,240 7,735,008 43,651,629
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,651 4,099 1,436 81,482 71,734 161,402
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.).. 95,559 82,313 77,200 170,083 22,101 447,256
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 44,260,287
12
12
 
13
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 ........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
89.240 %
15
15
84.380 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2025. 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 .......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2024. 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 .....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2025. 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 ............
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. 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 ............
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions .....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
Page 3
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) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) 2025 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.")            
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            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
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.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) 2025 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975            
c Add lines 10a and 10b            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
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.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2025. 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 .......
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2024. 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 .....
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ....
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
Page 4
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
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
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).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
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.
3b
 
 
c
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.
3c
 
 
4a
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.
4a
 
 
b
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.
4b
 
 
c
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.
4c
 
 
5a
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).
5a
 
 
b
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?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
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.
6
 
 
7
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) .
7
 
 
8
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).
8
 
 
9a
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.
9a
 
 
b
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.
9b
 
 
c
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.
9c
 
 
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
 
 
b
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) 2025

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
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
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
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
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
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.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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?
1
 
 
2
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).
2
 
 
3
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.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of its supported organization(s)? 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 each of its supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
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.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a, 3b, and 3c below.
a
Are the organization and its supported organization(s) part of an integrated system (for example, a hospital system)? If “Yes,” provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization direct 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.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect (and remove) a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
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  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
Page 7
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  
6Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 5. 6  
7 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		7  
8 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6 8  
9 Line 7 amount divided by Line 8 amount 9  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2025 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2025
1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2025 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025:
a From 2020.......  
b From 2021.......  
c From 2022.......  
d From 2023.......  
e From 2024.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2025 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2020 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2025 from Section D, line 6:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2025 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2025, 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 2025. 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 2026. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2021.....  
b Excess from 2022.....  
c Excess from 2023.....  
d Excess from 2024.....  
e Excess from 2025.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2025)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2025
Page 8
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, 3b, and 3c; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5 and 7; 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 II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: SPECIAL EVENTS REVENUE - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 95,559. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 82,313. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 77,200. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 170,083. 2025 AMOUNT: $ 22,101.
Schedule A (Form 990) 2025


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6089816
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 2025) Page 2
Name of organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
13-6089816
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Name of organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

13-6089816
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

13-6089816
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6089816
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
 
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
$  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 2,887,466        
b Contributions ... 60,000 2,866,205      
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 317,128 21,261      
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses .... 16,161        
g End of year balance ...... 3,248,433 2,887,466      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment 63.800 %
b
Permanent endowment 36.200 %
c
Term endowment  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   34,772 1,904 32,868
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).. 32,868
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 1,329,983
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)........... 1,329,983
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 1,425,785








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.) 1,425,785
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 8,230,085
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 216,956
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 220,785
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d -21,806
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 415,935
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 7,814,150
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 16,161
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 16,161
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 7,830,311
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 8,250,680
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 220,785
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 220,785
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 8,029,895
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 16,161
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 21,806
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 37,967
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 8,067,862
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED A BOARD-DESIGNATED NET ASSETS FUND AND AN ENDOWMENT FUND WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE AN ONGOING STREAM OF REVENUE THAT WILL SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S OPERATING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES CURRENTLY, AND IN THE FUTURE, WHILE MAINTAINING PURCHASING POWER.
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024 IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC TOPIC 740, WHICH PROVIDES STANDARDS FOR ESTABLISHING AND CLASSIFYING ANY TAX PROVISIONS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INDIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -21,806.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INDIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 21,806.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6089816
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.






VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

HOMETOWN 2 HOMETOWN
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
260,615
 
 
260,615

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
238,514
 
 
238,514
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
22,101
 
 
22,101



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . . 18,678     18,678
8 Entertainment . . . . 10,350     10,350
9 Other direct expenses . . .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . 29,028
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . -6,927
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . .
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name
Address
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name
Address
16
Gaming manager information:
Name
Gaming manager compensation $  
Description of services provided
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year $  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number
13-6089816
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
10 N MAIN STREET
AKRON,OH44308 		34-1424026 GOVERNMENT 0 60,842 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(2) ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
501 NORTH CRESCENT WAY
ANAHEIM,CA92801 		33-0735418 GOVERNMENT 0 103,081 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(3) ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
130 TRINITY AVENUE SW
ATLANTA,GA30303 		58-6000134 GOVERNMENT 0 110,256 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(4) BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
200 EAST NORTH AVE
BALTIMORE,MD21202 		52-2064235 GOVERNMENT 0 179,082 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(5) CENTRALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
6625 LA PALMA AVENUE
BUENA PARK,CA90620 		95-6000552 GOVERNMENT 0 111,575 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(6) CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2651 BURNET AVENUE
CINCINNATI,OH45219 		31-6000758 GOVERNMENT 0 106,014 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(7) CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
1111 SUPERIOR AVE E STE 1800
CLEVELAND,OH44114 		34-6000662 GOVERNMENT 0 30,452 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(8) COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
514 GLOVER STREET SOUTHEAST
MARIETTA,GA30060 		58-2487501 GOVERNMENT 0 42,696 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(9) COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS
270 E STATE ST
COLUMBUS,OH43215 		31-6400416 GOVERNMENT 0 117,060 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(10) COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
501 S SANTA FE AVENUE
COMPTON,CA90220 		95-2650551 GOVERNMENT 0 39,414 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(11) DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY
DALLAS,TX75231 		75-6001278 GOVERNMENT 0 51,513 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(12) DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1701 MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD
STONE MOUNTAIN,GA30083 		58-6000227 GOVERNMENT 0 45,436 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(13) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1200 FIRST STREET
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		53-6001131 GOVERNMENT 0 52,028 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(14) DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
8141 DE PALMA STREET
DOWNEY,CA90241 		95-6006586 GOVERNMENT 0 130,054 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(15) EAST ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
199 4TH AVENUE
EAST ORANGE,NJ07017 		22-6001770 GOVERNMENT 0 42,207 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(16) ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
500 NORTH BROAD STREET
ELIZABETH,NJ07208 		39-1320110 GOVERNMENT 0 21,149 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(17) FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS
111 FAYETTE AVE
FAYETTEVILLE,WV25840 		55-6000315 GOVERNMENT 0 53,007 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(18) FULTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
6201 POWERS FERRY ROAD NORTHWEST
ATLANTA,GA30339 		58-6000246 GOVERNMENT 0 114,233 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(19) GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
10331 STANFORD AVE
GARDEN GROVE,CA92840 		95-2378800 GOVERNMENT 0 59,961 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(20) HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
408 E B SAUNDERS WAY
CLARKSBURG,WV263021370 		55-6000329 GOVERNMENT 0 106,014 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(21) IRVINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1 UNIVERSITY PLACE
IRVINGTON,NJ07111 		22-6000691 GOVERNMENT 0 50,827 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(22) JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
662 S PRESIDENT STREET
JACKSON,MS39201 		64-6000505 GOVERNMENT 0 19,707 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(23) JERSEY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
346 CLAREMONT AVENUE
JERSEY CITY,NJ07305 		22-6002012 GOVERNMENT 0 21,149 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(24) KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
200 ELIZABETH STREET
CHARLESTON,WV25311 		55-0697014 GOVERNMENT 0 53,007 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(25) LA MESA-SPRING VALLEY SCHOOLS
4750 DATE AVENUE
LA MESA,CA91942 		95-6001813 GOVERNMENT 0 53,007 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(26) LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
10 MARLAND AVE
HAMLIN,WV25523 		55-6000341 GOVERNMENT 0 53,007 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(27) LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
333 SOUTH BEAUDRY AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CA90017 		95-6001908 GOVERNMENT 0 454,030 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(28) MARION COUNTY SCHOOLS
200 GASTON AVENUE
FAIRMONT,WV26554 		94-7002853 GOVERNMENT 0 53,007 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(29) MEMPHIS SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS
160 S HOLLYWOOD ST
MEMPHIS,TN38112 		62-6000834 GOVERNMENT 0 23,120 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(30) MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS
1403 HONAKER AVENUE
PRINCETON,WV24740 		55-6000358 GOVERNMENT 0 53,007 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(31) METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2601 BRANSFORD AVE
NASHVILLE,TN37204 		62-0717138 GOVERNMENT 0 63,157 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(32) MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1450 NE SECOND AVE
MIAMI,FL33132 		59-6000572 GOVERNMENT 0 372,495 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(33) NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
52 CHAMBERS STREET
NEW YORK,NY10007 		12-6400434 GOVERNMENT 0 537,537 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(34) NEWPORT MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
2985 BEAR STREET
COSTA MESA,CA92626 		95-2417783 GOVERNMENT 0 111,451 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(35) OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1000 BROADWAY
OAKLAND,CA94607 		94-6000385 GOVERNMENT 0 58,251 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(36) ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
451 LINCOLN AVENUE
ORANGE,NJ07050 		22-6002180 GOVERNMENT 0 77,577 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(37) PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
351 SOUTH HUDSON AVENUE
PASADENA,CA91109 		23-7149451 GOVERNMENT 0 19,707 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(38) PASSAIC PUBLIC SCHOOLS
663 MAIN AVENUE
PASSAIC,NJ07055 		22-6002193 GOVERNMENT 0 21,059 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(39) PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
90 DELAWARE AVENUE
PATERSON,NJ07503 		22-6002193 GOVERNMENT 0 21,149 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(40) ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS
813 CAPITOL STREET
SPENCER,WV25276 		55-6000396 GOVERNMENT 0 106,014 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(41) SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
24661 LAHSER ROAD
SOUTHFIELD,MI48033 		38-6003094 GOVERNMENT 0 50,788 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(42) SUNFLOWER COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
196 MLK DRIVE N
INDIANOLA,MS38751 		46-4432711 GOVERNMENT 0 59,694 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(43) TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1609 NORTH SUMMIT STREET
TOLEDO,OH43604 		34-6401449 GOVERNMENT 0 59,961 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(44) WYOMING COUNTY SCHOOLS
155 PARK STREET
PINEVILLE,WY24874 		55-6000422 GOVERNMENT 0 53,007 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(45) SUCCESSFUL INCORPORATED
9653 WOODLAND MANOR CV
CORDOVA,TN38018 		83-2609179 501(C )(3) 18,200 28,722 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(46) NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
15 STATE STREET
NEWARK,NJ07103 		22-6002140 GOVERNMENT 0 5,888 FMV MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSIC EDUATION
(47) SOUTHERNWORD
1704 CHARLOTTE AVENUE
SUITE NASHVILLE,TN372032972 		26-3547391 501(C )(3) 11,500 0     MUSIC EDUATION
(48) MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP
270 LAWRENCE PLACE
ATALANTA,GA30349 		20-1512362 501(C )(3) 31,104 0     MUSIC EDUATION
(49) YOUNG MUSICIANS UNITE
1584 NW 29TH STREET
MIAMI,FL33142 		46-2610764 501(C )(3) 15,000 0     MUSIC EDUATION
(50) WE MAKE NOISE INC
2812 WEST JASPER DRIVE
CHANDLER,AZ85224 		84-4427785 501(C )(3) 43,000 0     MUSIC EDUATION
(51) THE MR HOLLAND'S OPUS FOUNDATION
2550 N HOLLYWOOD WAY STE 302
BURBANK,CA91505 		95-4604927 501(C )(3) 25,500 0     MUSIC EDUATION
(52) KENT STATE UNIVERSITY PO BOX 5190 KENT
PO BOX 5190
KENT,OH44242 		31-6402079 501(C )(3) 5,775 0     MUSIC EDUATION
(53) AOSANORTHERN NJ ORFF SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION
39 DOGWOOD ROAD
BOONTON,NJ07005 		22-2638470 501(C )(3) 12,500 0     MUSIC EDUATION
(54) EL SISTEMA SANTA CRUZPAJARO VALLEY
235 SOUTH BRANCIFORTE AVE
SANTA CRUZ,CA95062 		84-4998415 501(C )(3) 10,000 0     MUSIC EDUATION
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table .................
52
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ .
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) Rev. 1-2025

Schedule I (Form 990) Rev. 1-2025
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION DBA VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION SURVEYS CURRENT AND FORMER GRANT RECIPIENTS, AS WELL AS MAKES SITE VISITS. THE FOUNDATION AND GRANTEES COMMUNICATE BY REGULAR MAIL, ELECTRONIC MAIL, TELEPHONE, AND IN PERSON DURING THE YEAR. INFORMATION AND ADVICE ARE PROVIDED TO SCHOOL DISTRICT ART SUPERVISOR AND GRANTEES CERTIFIED INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TEACHERS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH PROMOTING, MAINTAINING, AND SUSTAINING PROGRAMS PUT IN PLACE.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6089816
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(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
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1HENRY DONAHUE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASST. SECRETARY 		(i)

(ii)		 275,000
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0 		17,000
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0 		774
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0 		11,874
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0 		0
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0 		304,648
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0 		0
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0
2DANIELLE ZALAZNICK
CHIEF DEV. OFFICER & DEPUTY E.D. 		(i)

(ii)		 220,981
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0 		0
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0 		414
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0 		10,062
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0 		4,242
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0 		235,699
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0 		0
-------------
0
3CHIHO FEINDLER
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 162,166
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0 		0
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0 		270
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0 		7,302
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0 		15,120
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0 		184,858
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0 		0
-------------
0
4JACLYN RUDDEROW
SENIOR DIR, SCHOOL PROGRAMS 		(i)

(ii)		 114,593
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0 		0
-------------
0 		270
-------------
0 		5,657
-------------
0 		54,104
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0 		174,624
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0 		0
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0
Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 7 THE BONUS REPORTED IN SHEDULE J, PART II, WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6089816
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles ..... X 23 65,864 FMV
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other ( MUSIC INSTRUMENTS ) X 15,327 2,266,616 FMV
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2025)
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED.
PART I, LINE 32B: STMF USES CHARITYBUZZ TO CONDUCT ONLINE AUCTION TO SELL DONATED GOODS AND SERVICES SUCH AS SIGNED GUITARS, AIRFARE AND CONCERT TICKET COMBO, ETC.
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(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

13-6089816
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC TECH GRANT IN ADDITION TO THE J DILLA MUSIC TECH GRANT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, THE FOUNDATION HAS CREATED A MUSIC TECHNOLOGY GRANT PACKAGE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, GRADES 4 THROUGH 8, WITH SIMILAR GOALS. THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC TECH GRANT IS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $38,000 AND INCLUDES MUSIC CREATION SOFTWARE, TECHNOLOGY, AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WITH A ONE-ONE-ONE MENTORSHIP WITH A LOCAL MUSIC EDUCATION COMMUNITY PARTNER AND FOUNDATION PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR 10 YEARS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION DELIVERED 12 MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC TECH GRANTS, IMPACTING NEARLY 8,000 STUDENTS AND MUSIC EDUCATORS. HOMETOWN MUSIC TECH GRANT IN 2020, THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED A PARTNERSHIP WITH SONGFARM, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO BUILD RECORDING STUDIOS IN UNDERSERVED HIGH SCHOOLS, SO KIDS HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES. THE HOMETOWNMUSIC TECH GRANT PACKAGE'S MISSION IS SIMILAR TO THAT OF THE J DILLA MUSIC TECH GRANT AND IS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $73,000. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION DELIVERED 3 MUSIC TECH GRANT PACKAGES, IMPACTING MORE THAN 4,500 STUDENTS WITH ACCESS TO QUALITY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY, AND CONTEMPORARY AUDIO PRODUCTION SOFTWARE ALONG WITH A ONE-ONE-ONE MENTORSHIP WITH A LOCAL MUSIC EDUCATION COMMUNITY PARTNER AND FOUNDATION PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR 10 YEARS. KEYS + KIDS GRANT THE KEYS + KIDS GRANT SUPPORTS ANY TYPE OF MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, INCLUDING VOCAL/CHORAL, GENERAL MUSIC, MUSICAL THEATER, OR INSTRUMENTAL. THE GRANT IS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $22,000 AND INCLUDES A CONTEMPORARY DIGITAL HYBRID PIANO, KEYBOARDS, INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD BOOKS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR MUSIC TEACHERS, AND FOUNDATION PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR 10 YEARS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION DELIVERED 0 KEYS + KIDS GRANT PACKAGES, IMPACTING NEARLY 0 STUDENTS AND MUSIC EDUCATORS. SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT RECEIVED SUPPLEMENTAL DONATIONS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025: SUPPLEMENTAL DONATIONS WERE GIVEN TO SUCCESSFUL INCORPORATED, A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION SERVING DESERVING BAND STUDENTS AND SCHOOL BAND PROGRAMS IN TENNESSEE AND MISSISSIPPI. PROGRAM SUPPORT A GRANT OF INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND RESOURCES PROVIDES THE IMPETUS FOR MUSIC PROGRAMS TO BE RESTORED, BUT THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THE FOUNDATION'S PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS NATIONWIDE. GRANT RECIPIENT PRINCIPALS ARE PROVIDED WITH HANDS-ON GUIDANCE IN BUILDING AN IN SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM STAFF ASSISTS PRINCIPALS AND MUSIC TEACHERS IN DEVELOPING THEIR MUSIC PROGRAM THROUGH WORKSHOPS, PERSONAL MEETINGS, AND ONGOING SUPPORT SUCH AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SITE VISITS AND ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH BOTH FOUNDATION LOCAL AND NATIONAL PARTNERS. IN INSTANCES WHERE SCHOOL PROGRAMS, INITIALLY SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION, FACED THE IMMINENT RISK OF ELIMINATION, PROACTIVE MEASURES WERE TAKEN. IN EACH SCENARIO, A LETTER EXPRESSING THE FOUNDATION'S APPREHENSIONS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL DISCONTINUATION WAS PROVIDED TO THE SCHOOL'S PRINCIPAL, MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE CORRESPONDENCE REFERENCED THE INITIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, SERVING AS A REMINDER OF THE MUTUAL COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINING THE PROGRAM. SUBSEQUENTLY, MEETINGS WERE ORCHESTRATED TO ENGAGE WITH SENIOR LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE. NOTABLY, THESE CONCERTED EFFORTS PROVED EFFECTIVE, AS MOST OF THE PROGRAMS WERE SUCCESSFULLY PRESERVED AND SPARED FROM ELIMINATION. THE CONVERSATIONS THAT TAKE PLACE WHILE ADVOCATING IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES PROVE MOST EFFECTIVE WHEN DECISION MAKERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND FUNDERS ARE ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC EDUCATION. FOR THIS REASON, THE FOUNDATION EMPLOYS SEVERAL STRATEGIES ON A NATIONAL SCALE TO BUILD THE GROUNDWORK FOR SUCCESSFUL LOCAL ADVOCACY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM STAFF OFFERED NEW GRANT RECIPIENTS MUSIC TEACHERS, SCHOOL LEADERS, DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, AND SUPPORT STAFF THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR GRANT AND HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY SUSTAIN THEIR MUSIC PROGRAMS IN THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR. THE FOUNDATION OFFERED THREE VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER. A TOTAL OF 90 GRANT RECIPIENT CONTACTS FROM 27 SCHOOL DISTRICTS ATTENDED.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THE FOUNDATION AND ITS SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERS STRATEGICALLY CO-CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS TO ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING THAT FOCUS ON GROWING THEIR SKILLS AND BUILDING THEIR MUSIC PROGRAMS. SINCE THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR, THE FOUNDATION HAS PRIORITIZED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS AS A NECESSITY FOR EVERY GRANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE TAILORED TO FIT THE NEEDS OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNER. THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, OR TEACHER PROGRAMS, FUNDS WERE SPENT ON PRODUCING WORKSHOPS, SPONSORING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS TO ATTEND CONFERENCES AND ENROLL IN CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES, AS WELL AS OFFERING A MENTORSHIP PROGRAM BETWEEN TEACHERS AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND EXPERTS. TEACHER PROGRAMS ARE DETAILED BELOW. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION SPONSORED 30 WORKSHOPS AND KEYNOTE EXPERIENCES FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS IN 17 ACTIVE GRANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITIES. EXPERT CLINICIANS PRESENTED TOPICS SUCH AS MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, FOUNDATIONS OF ENSEMBLE INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUMENTAL PEDAGOGY, ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS, CLASSROOM CULTURE AND COMMUNITY, MINDFUL MUSIC MAKING, LANGUAGE ARTS INTEGRATION. THE FOUNDATION OFTEN PRODUCES ELEMENTS OF THE WORKSHOPS INCLUDING CLINICIAN CONTRACTS, PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION, SESSION MATERIALS, AGENDA AND SCHEDULE, FEEDBACK SURVEY, AND HANDS-ON DAY-OF SUPPORT. THE FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH 8 ORGANIZATIONS TO SPONSOR 9 DIFFERENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 47 MUSIC EDUCATORS IN ACTIVE GRANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ENROLL IN A CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE. SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE THE FULL COST OF TUITION ALONG WITH A CASH STIPEND AS APPLICABLE. THESE COURSES ENHANCE AND ELEVATE TEACHING PRACTICES, THUS EMPOWERING EDUCATORS IN THE CLASSROOM AND EMPOWERING THEIR STUDENTS. PARTNER, COURSE SCHOOL DISTRICT(S) OR COMMUNITY, STATE NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS -MUSIC CONSTRUCTED, LEARNING COURSE SUBSCRIPTION AND GRADUATE COURSE SONONA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CA 2 -COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ORFF LEVELS COURSE ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FULTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, GA 6 -LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORFF CHAPTER, ORFF LEVELS COURSE GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 -WORLD MUSIC DRUMMING, DRUMMING LEVEL 1 AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OH 4 -KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, ORFF LEVELS COURSE AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OH 7 -WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, J DILLA MUSIC TECH TEACHING WORKSHOP COURSE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, OH 2 -WORLD MUSIC DRUMMING, FESTIVAL BRAZIL! MIAMI DADE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FL 11 -NORTHERN NEW JERSEY CHAPTER OF AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION, ORFF LEVELS COURSES ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EAST ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, JERSEY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ 7 -NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION, ORFF LEVELS COURSES NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, NY 3 THE FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH 2 ORGANIZATIONS TO SPONSOR 2 DIFFERENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 9 MUSIC EDUCATORS IN ACTIVE GRANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BECOME MEMBERS OF MUSIC EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS. SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP COST. THE MEMBERSHIPS PROVIDE MUSIC TEACHING RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES, AND CONNECTIONS TO FELLOW EDUCATORS. PARTNER, MEMBERSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT(S) OR COMMUNITY, STATE NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS -NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ORFF-SCHULWERK ASSOCIATION, CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, NY 1 -LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORFF CHAPTER, CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CA - 8 THE FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH 7 ORGANIZATIONS TO SPONSOR 7 DIFFERENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR 51 MUSIC EDUCATORS IN GRANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE. SCHOLARSHIPS MAY INCLUDE CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS, STIPENDS FOR TRAVEL AND MEAL COSTS, AND HOTEL STAYS, DEPENDING ON THE EASE OF TRAVELING TO THE EVENT. CONFERENCES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN PROVEN PRACTICES FOR THE MUSIC CLASSROOM AND CONNECT WITH FELLOW EDUCATORS. PARTNER, CONFERENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT(S) OR COMMUNITY, STATE NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS -CALIFORNIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION, CALIFORNIA ALL-STATE MUSIC EDUCATION CONFERENCE SACRAMENTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 -THE NAMM FOUNDATION, THE NAMM SHOW ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SAN GABRIEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CA 16 -MINNESOTA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION, MIDWINTER CONVENTION SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MN 3 -NEW JERSEY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION, ANNUAL ALL-STATE CONFERENCE ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, JERSEY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PASSAIC PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ 18 -CONN SELMER, CONN SELMER INSTITUTE MIDWEST CONFERENCE NEWTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, MS 1 -OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, STRING TEACHER WORKSHOP COURSE SACRAMENTO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CA 1 -THE MIDWEST CLINIC, THE INTERNATIONAL BAND AND ORCHESTRA CONFERENCE WEST VIRGINIA COUNTY SCHOOLS, WV 7 THE FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH 18 GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS AND EDUCATORS IN ACTIVE GRANTEE COMMUNITIES WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF EXPERTISE TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, GUIDANCE, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CONTENT SUPPORT TO 77 GRANTEE MUSIC TEACHERS . HANDS-ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HAS THE IMPACT OF EMPOWERING TEACHERS AND ELEVATING THEIR SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES TO THEN PASS ON TO THEIR STUDENTS. FOR MUSIC TECHNOLOGY GRANTEE TEACHERS, THE LOCAL MUSIC TECH SUPPORT PARTNER IS ENGAGED TO ENSURE THE GRANT IS IMPLEMENTED SUCCESSFULLY IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. MENTORSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS ARE ACTIVE FOR THE DURATION OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. PARTNER (TYPE OF MENTORSHIP) SCHOOL DISTRICT(S) OR COMMUNITY, STATE NUMBER OF MENTEES -WE MAKE NOISE PHOENIX (MUSIC TECH) MESA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PHOENIX UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AZ 3 -WE MAKE NOISE LOS ANGELES (MUSIC TECH) ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SAN GABRIEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND DOWNEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CA 11 -BRIAN SOLIS OF SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE (MUSIC TECH) SWEETWATER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CA 1 -BLUE BEAR SCHOOL OF MUSIC (MUSIC TECH) OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CA 4 -YOUNG MUSICIANS UNITE (MUSIC TECH) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FL 6 -MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP (MUSIC TECH) ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOLS, COBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, GA 14 -DARREN SAUNDERS (MUSIC TECH) - BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MD 2 -MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL-DETROIT (MUSIC TECH) DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT, WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MI 3 -4 LEARNING (MUSIC TECH) MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MN 3 -RECORD HIGH (MUSIC TECH) JERSEY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND IRVINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ 3 -WE MAKE NOISE NEW YORK CITY (MUSIC TECH) NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NY 9 -DR. JAY DORFMAN OF KENT STATE UNIVERSITY (MUSIC TECH) AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OH 2 -MEMPHIS MUSIC INITIATIVE (MUSIC TECH) MEMPHIS-SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS, TN 2 -RYAN EASTER OF THE DRAWINGBOARD EXPERIENCE (MUSIC TECH) CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, OH 2 -SOUTHERN WORD (MUSIC TECH) NASHVILLE METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, TN 4 -DR. JAMES MIKE BOGLE OF DALLAS COLLEGE (MUSIC TECH) DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, TX 2 -WORDS BEATS AND LIFE (MUSIC TECH) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WASHINGTON, D.C. 1 -MINDFULNESS THROUGH MUSIC (INSTRUMENTAL AND ELEMENTARY MUSIC) CLAIBORNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEWTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, SUNFLOWER COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT, MS 5
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A VIRTUAL GATHERINGS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, SAVE THE MUSIC PROGRAM AND POLICY STAFF MEMBERS HOSTED 14 VIRTUAL GATHERINGS , INCLUDING ROUNDTABLES FOR GRANT RECIPIENT EDUCATORS, AND FREE WORKSHOPS FOR THE FOUNDATION'S NETWORK OF MUSIC TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS AS WELL AS THE PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION HOSTED ROUNDTABLES FOR DISTRICT ARTS LEADERS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR (AUGUST THROUGH MAY) TO GATHER SCHOOL DISTRICT-LEVEL MUSIC AND CURRICULUM COORDINATORS AND SUPERVISORS NATIONWIDE WHO HAVE RECEIVED, OR WILL RECEIVE, A SAVE THE MUSIC GRANT. PARTICIPANTS WERE INVITED TO DISCUSS CHALLENGES, SUCCESSES, SUSTAINABILITY, EDUCATION POLICY, AND ADVOCACY AS A GROUP WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING A NATIONAL COMMUNITY OF DISTRICT ARTS LEADERS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION DELIVERED 5 OF THESE SESSIONS IMPACTING NEARLY 50 DISTRICT ARTS LEADERS . THE FOUNDATION HOSTED ROUNDTABLES FOR MUSIC TEACHERS WHO HAVE RECEIVED A MUSIC TECHNOLOGY GRANT ALONG WITH THE NETWORK OF LOCAL SUPPORT MENTORS. ATTENDEES SHARED SUCCESS AND CHALLENGES FROM THE CLASSROOM, AS WELL AS IDEAS FOR CURRICULUM AND CLASSROOM LESSONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION DELIVERED 2 OF THESE SESSIONS IMPACTING NEARLY 30 EDUCATORS AND PARTNERS . THE FOUNDATION PRODUCED AND HOSTED PUBLIC WORKSHOPS FOR ITS NETWORK OF MUSIC TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS AS WELL AS THE PUBLIC. THE SESSIONS WERE HOSTED IN COLLABORATION WITH EXPERTS, LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS FOUNDATION PARTNERS IN WHICH THEIR RESOURCES ARE FEATURED IN SAVE THE MUSIC GRANT PACKAGES. PRESENTERS GAVE RESOURCES AND CONDUCTED DEMONSTRATIONS FOR TEACHERS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT. SESSION TOPICS AND PARTNERS INCLUDED THE FOUNDATION'S MUSIC TECH SET-UP GUIDE FEATURING WE MAKE NOISE, UKULELE PLAYING AND TEACHING WITH MUSIC WILL, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING WITH SPLICE, MAKEMUSIC CLOUD WITH ALFRED MUSIC, AND USING SOUNDTRAP IN THE CLASSROOM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION DELIVERED 7 OF THESE SESSIONS IMPACTING OVER 100 EDUCATORS. MUSIC INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH ARTIST MANAGEMENT COMPANIES, MUSIC INDUSTRY LEADERS, AND MUSICIANS FOR IN-CLASSROOM OR IN-OFFICE EVENTS, INTERVIEWS, AND PERFORMANCES AT GRANTEE SCHOOLS. THESE SCHOOL VISITS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO LEARN AND EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. STUDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO DISCOVER A POTENTIAL JOB OR ROLE IN MUSIC WITH MORE ACCESS TO THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY. ARTISTS AND EXECUTIVES OFTEN VISIT SCHOOLS IN THEIR HOMETOWN OR CURRENT HOME LOCATION, CREATING CONNECTIONS THAT ARE IMPACTFUL IN THE COMMUNITY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, PARTNERS FOR MUSIC INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS INCLUDED BECKY G, SIRIUSXM, BOSE, AMAZON MUSIC, BILLBOARD, SWITCHFOOT, OLD DOMINION, DASHA, AEG, WARNER MUSIC GROUP, ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME. ONLINE TEACHING & LEARNING RESOURCES IN FISCAL YEAR 2020, THE FOUNDATION'S MUSIC EDUCATION RESOURCES PAGE WAS LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES ENGAGE WITH MUSIC WHILE LEARNING AT HOME DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. IN AUGUST 2020, THE MUSIC EDUCATION RESOURCES PAGE WAS RELAUNCHED WITH A NEW, USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN IN TIME FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR. SINCE THEN, THE WEBSITE HAS SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED BY LISTING RESOURCES THAT INCLUDE ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, DIGITAL CURRICULUM AND LESSONS, FREE MUSIC CLASSROOM APPS AND SOFTWARE, AND ORIGINAL CONTENT BY THE FOUNDATION. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA HAVE BEEN USED TO PROMOTE THIS PAGE REGULARLY. THE MUSIC EDUCATION RESOURCES PAGE CONTINUES TO EVOLVE AND IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, IT FEATURED LINKS TO MORE THAN 150 RELEVANT ONLINE PLATFORMS, APPS, TOOLS, WEBSITES, AND ARTICLES FOR EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES. SCHOOL LEADERS THE FOUNDATION TARGETS SCHOOL LEADER CONFERENCES TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE VITAL NEED FOR MUSIC EDUCATION. EACH YEAR, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS GATHER TO SHARE INFORMATION THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS ABOUT THE CURRICULUM IN THEIR SCHOOLS. THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION (AASA) HAS GRANTED THE FOUNDATION AND OTHER MUSIC-EDUCATION ADVOCATES A SECTION OF THEIR CONVENTION SPACES TO BE USED AS A SPECIAL PAVILION DEVOTED TO SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC EDUCATION. SINCE 2005, SAVE THE MUSIC HAS BEEN JOINED BY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURERS, RETAILERS, AND THE NAMM FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT MUSIC COALITION IN THE MUSIC PAVILIONS. THE FOUNDATION HONORS IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADERS AND ADMINISTRATORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADERS WHO HAVE BEEN SUPPORTIVE OF MUSIC EDUCATION AT AASA'S ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE. IN THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE SAVE THE MUSIC'S NATIONAL AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SUPPORT OF MUSIC EDUCATION WAS PRESENTED TO DR. ADRIENNE BATTLE, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF METRO NASHVILLE SCHOOL IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. IN TOTAL, THE FOUNDATION HAS DELIVERED A TOTAL OF 74 GRANTS SINCE 1999 TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE MUSIC EDUCATION REMAINS A PRIORITY. CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS THE FOUNDATION OFTEN PROVIDES WORKSHOPS ON THE BENEFITS OF MUSIC EDUCATION AT NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONFERENCES. TOPICS FOR THESE WORKSHOPS INCLUDE BUILDING AND EXPANDING COMMUNITY MUSIC EDUCATION ECOSYSTEMS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION IN WASHINGTON DC ON 1/10/25 FOR A 45-MINUTE PRESENTATION NAMM SHOW IN ANAHEIM, CA ON 1/22/25 AND ON 1/25/25 FOR AN HOUR-LONG PRESENTATION EACH AME INSTITUTE IN BURBANK, CA, ON 6/25/25 FOR AN HOUR-LONG PRESENTATION ACTE CONFERENCE IN NASHVILLE, TN ON 12/9/25 FOR A 45-MINUTE PRESENTATION MISSISSIPPI BANDMASTERS CLINIC IN NATCHEZ, MS ON 12/12/25 FOR A 50-MINUTE PRESENTATION MIDWEST BAND & ORCHESTRA CLINIC IN CHICAGO, IL ON 12/18/25 FOR AN HOUR-LONG PRESENTATION CONVENINGS A CONVENING IS AN EVENT OVER THE COURSE OF ONE TO THREE DAYS WHERE STAKEHOLDERS, SPEAKERS, AND SPECIAL GUESTS ARE GATHERED TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN THEIR COMMUNITY. STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDE PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATORS, LOCAL COMMUNITY MUSIC PROGRAMS, FOUNDATIONS AND NATIONAL FUNDERS, CITY LEADERS, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, ARTS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, UNIVERSITIES, AND LOCAL MUSICIANS. STAKEHOLDERS BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND NETWORKS, SHARE RESOURCES, AND COMMIT TO A SHARED VISION OF STRENGTHENING MUSIC EDUCATION IN THEIR COMMUNITY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE FOUNDATION CO-PRODUCED REMIXING THE INDUSTRY, A TWO-DAY EVENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS IN NEW YORK CITY, TO DISCUSS THE STATE OF MUSIC EDUCATION AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO CAREER PATHWAYS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. APPROXIMATELY 70 STUDENTS AND 10 TEACHERS AND SCHOOL STAFF WERE IN ATTENDANCE ON THE FIRST DAY FOR STUDENT-FOCUSED CONTENT, AND APPROXIMATELY 39 STAKEHOLDERS ATTENDED THE SECOND DAY FOR COMMUNITY-FOCUSED DISCUSSION. SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS THE FOUNDATION SHARES GRANT RECIPIENT UPDATES AND STORIES OF IMPACT ON ITS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND IN EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS WITH FOUNDATION STAKEHOLDERS. STORIES INCLUDE INTERVIEWS WITH STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PRINCIPALS, PICTURES AND VIDEOS OF STUDENTS PLAYING INSTRUMENTS IN SCHOOL OR IN PERFORMANCE, AND EVENTS THAT OCCUR AROUND THE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENT OF INSTRUMENTS AT A SCHOOL. IN THESE COMMUNICATIONS, FUNDERS AND PARTNERS ARE OFTEN ACKNOWLEDGED, AS WELL AS THE DISTRICT'S CONTINUED SUPPORT OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN THEIR COMMUNITY. SHARING STORIES OF IMPACT SHOWS THE FOUNDATION'S CONSTANT RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS GRANT RECIPIENT SCHOOLS AND ITS ADVOCACY FOR CONTINUED MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS ALSO INCLUDES RESEARCH ON HOW MUSIC EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FROM MUSICAL ARTISTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND LOCAL OR STATE LAWMAKERS POSITIVELY IMPACTS CHILDREN. HUNDREDS OF POSTS ARE MADE EACH YEAR TO THOUSANDS OF USERS AND FOLLOWERS. THE FOUNDATION SENDS 11 EMAILS PER YEAR TO THE PROGRAM AND GRANT RECIPIENT NETWORK FOR GRANTEE-SPECIFIC NEWS AND OPPORTUNITIES. HONORS NO HONORS WERE RECEIVED IN 2025.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 CANDICE BRANCAZIO, DIRECTOR; WANDA CORIANO, DIRECTOR; ELENA DIAZ, CO-CHAIRPERSON/DIRECTOR; LESLIE FRAM, DIRECTOR; TIM WEATHERSPOON, DIRECTOR; AND HENRY DONAHUE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ASST SECRETARY HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. CANDICE BRANCAZIO, DIRECTOR AND LESLIE FRAM, DIRECTOR HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION UPDATED THE BYLAWS IN SEPTEMBER 2025 TO REMOVE ALL REFERENCES TO PARAMOUNT GLOBAL AND VIACOM MEDIA NETWORKS, REFLECTING THE TERMINATION OF THE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARAMOUNT/VMN AND THE FOUNDATION'S NEW INDEPENDENT GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PROCESS USED BY THE FOUNDATION TO REVIEW 990 - IRS FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THIRD-PARTY TAX PREPARER ORGANIZATION. IT IS SENT TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS, AND ACTING CONTROLLER TO REVIEW AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO THIRD-PARTY TAX PREPARER ORGANIZATION. IF FEEDBACK CREATES CORRECTION, UPDATED DRAFT IS PROVIDED. AFTER UPDATED DRAFT IS PROVIDED, IT IS PROVIDED TO AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS. AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING IS HELD IN WHICH IS REVIEWS AND APPROVES 990 SUBJECT TO FULL BOARD REVIEW OF 990. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE APROVES DRAFT 990, DRAFT 990 IS SENT TO FULL BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. IF THERE ARE NO CORRECTIONS FROM THE BOARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INSTRUCTS THIRD-PARTY TAX PREPARER ORGANIZATION TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE, FOLLOWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ELECTRONICALLY SIGNING 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MONITORING AND ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENTS ARE REQUESTED FROM EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED WITH BOARD PACKETS AND AT EACH BOARD MEETING. REMINDERS ARE SENT TO BOARD MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT SUBMITTED A COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED TO KNOW AND ADDRESS ISSUES REGARDING FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS. SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDAION ADDRESS KNOWN CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES THAT NEEDED TO BE ADDRESS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION (THE "COMMITTEE") IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PROGRAMS FOR EXECUTIVE LEVEL STAFF (INCLUDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER/DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER; AND SENIOR DIRECTOR POSITIONS) AND ENSURING THAT THE COMPENSATION POLICIES OF THE SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION ARE CONSISTENT WITH AND IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, VALUES, AND GOALS. THE INTENT OF THE COMMITTEE IS TO PROVIDE A COMPETITIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR EXECUTIVES THAT PROMOTES THE ORGANIZATIONS'S LONG-TERM STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES, AND IS REASONABLE, APPROPRIATE, AND FAIR. THE COMMITTEE INCLUDES AT LEAST THREE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS THAT DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED. THE COMMITTEE IS PROVIDED WITH COMPARABLE SALARY FOR SIMILAR POSITION IN SIMILAR SIZE AND TYPE ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE CONDUCTS AN ONGOING GOAL-SETTING AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED. THE OUTCOME TO THIS PROCESS IS SHARED WITH THE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE IS ALSO PROVIDED OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, OVERALL ACHIEVEMENTS TO THE ORGANIZATION, AND TENURE AT THE ORGANIZATION FOR EACH EXECUTIVE. THE COMMITTEE MAKES THEIR DECISIONS ABOUT COMPENSATION AND DOCUMENTS ITS DECISION IN THE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION IS THEN RATIFIED BY THE BOARD AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF A BOARD MEETING WITH QUORUM PRESENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)


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