Metabrainz Foundation Inc is located in Covina, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metabrainz Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Metabrainz Foundation Inc generated $423.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $465.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENLARGE AND MAINTAIN THE OPEN DATASETS FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF ITS VOLUNTEER USERS AND TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC TO ACCESS USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT NEW MUSIC WITHOUT THE BIASES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION OF THESE CREATIVE WORKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE METABRAINZ FOUNDATION CREATES AND MAINTAINS OPEN SOURCE/OPEN DATA PROJECTS SUCH AS MUSICBRAINZ, LISTENBRAINZ AND ACOUSTICBRAINZ. MUSICBRAINZ IS ESSENTIALLY THE WIKIPEDIA FOR MUSIC, WHERE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE THE INFORMATION ON MUSIC FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD. THE LISTENBRAINZ AND ACOUSTICBRAINZ PROJECTS COLLECT USER LISTENING PROFILES AND ACOUSTIC INFORMATION ABOUT MUSIC WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING OPEN RECOMMENDATION ENGINES FOR PUBLIC USE. THIS DATA IS COLLECTED AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR COMMERCIAL USE TO ANYONE WHO WISHES TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF THE FOUNDATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Kaye President/exec Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $120,273 |
Rassami Hok Ljungberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicolas Tamargo DE Eguren Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Ashton-Hart Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Bennun Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cory Doctorow Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $101,850 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $101,850 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $319,881 |
Investment income | $3,646 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $423,273 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,273 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,230 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,254 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,847 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,580 |
Information technology | $87,432 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,715 |
Travel | $2,362 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,823 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,708 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $465,203 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $261,757 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $153,796 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $415,553 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $415,553 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $415,553 |