Music For Autism Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Music For Autism 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, Music For Autism Inc generated $87.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $150.9k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ENRICH LIVES THROUGH AUTISM FRIENDLY, INTERACTIVE, CONCERTS DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ESTABLISHED IN THE UNITED STATES IN 2007, MUSIC FOR AUTISM PROVIDES INTERACTIVE CONCERTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES. MUSIC FOR AUTISM PRESENTS FREE CONCERTS IN NEW YORK, CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, AND MARYLAND, AND ALSO WORKS WITH THE PERFORMING COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE INCREASED UNDERSTANDING OF AND ADAPTATION FOR THE NEEDS OF CONCERTGOERS ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM. IN 2023 THE ORGANIZATION HELD 17 VIRTUAL CONCERTS, AND 11 IN-PERSON CONCERTS IN NEW YORK, TEXAS AND MARYLAND MUSIC FOR AUTISM'S FOUNDER AND BOARD MEMBER, PSYCHIATRIST DR. ROBERT ACCORDINO, HAS DEVELOPED A RESEARCH-BASED METHODOLOGY TO TRAIN PERFORMERS AND CONCERT FACILITATORS IN BEST PRACTICES OF CREATING A SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATE TO THOSE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. SINCE 2007, WE HAVE NOW HELD ALMOST 270 CONCERTS TO MORE THAN 12,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES, SERVING THOSE WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE EXCLUDED FROM THESE ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES BY VIRTUE OF THEIR DISABILITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Laura Lazar Executive Director | Trustee | 15 | $35,744 |
Robert Accordino MD Msc Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
C Robert Quint Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alisa Thorne MD Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Firestone PHD Off 12192023 Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jaime Madell Board Member | 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 | $87,168 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $87,168 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $87,168 |
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. | $35,744 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,936 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,206 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,710 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $40,021 |
Advertising and promotion | $20,533 |
Office expenses | $23,850 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,520 |
Travel | $3,318 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,797 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $150,893 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,108 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,291 |
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 | $10,935 |
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 | $270,334 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,500 |
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 | $2,500 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $267,834 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $270,334 |