Purple Songs Can Fly is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Purple Songs Can Fly 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 12/2021, Purple Songs Can Fly generated $168.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $144.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PURPLE SONGS CAN FLY IS A UNIQUE PROJECT THAT PROVIDES A MUSICAL OUTLET FOR THE MANY CHILDREN TREATED FOR CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS AT TEXAS CHILDREN'S CANCER CENTER AND THEIR SIBLINGS. THE CHILDREN WORK WITH ANITA KRUSE AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL COMPOSERS IN THIS PROGRAM TO WRITE AND RECORD THEIR SONGS. USING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN AN IN-HOUSE STUDIO, COMPOSERS WORK WITH THE CHILDREN INDIVIDUALLY OR IN SMALL GROUPS TO COMPOSE, RECORD, AND BURN SONGS TO DISC WITHIN SHORT SESSIONS. IN 2021, 124 ORIGINAL SONGS WERE WRITTEN; A TOTAL OF 2,862 SONGS HAVE BEEN WRITTEN BY PURPLE SONGS CAN FLY AND THE CHILDREN THROUGH 12/31/2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Anita Kruse President/executive Director | 40 | $63,000 | |
John Singer Secretary/program Coordinator | 8 | $12,000 | |
Regina Elliott Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Charles Cusack Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,575 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $211 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $565 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $168,351 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $90,327 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $40,514 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $4,139 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $3,702 |
Other expenses | $4,936 |
Total expenses | $144,618 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $147,130 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $147,130 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $147,130 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Purple Songs Can Fly has recieved totaling $13,017.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Steen Family Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
The Sherman Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CHARITY | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17 |
Beg. Balance | $44,738 |
Earnings | $9,373 |
Other Expense | $30,000 |
Ending Balance | $24,111 |
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