Songwritingwith Inc
- Assets
- $915.9k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- 03/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-1626709
Organization Overview
Songwritingwith Inc, operating under the name Songwritingwithsoldiers, is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Songwritingwithsoldiers employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Songwritingwithsoldiers 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, Songwritingwithsoldiers generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.5% per year over the past 7 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO TRANSFORM LIVES BY USING COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING TO BUILD CREATIVITY, CONNECTIONS AND STRENGTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SONGWRITINGWITH:SOLDIERS (SW:S) DELIVERS WEEKEND RETREATS AND 2-DAY GROUP WORKSHOPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES AT NO COST TO THE PARTICIPANTS. IN 2021, 158 NEW SONGS WERE WRITTEN IN EIGHT SW:S IN-PERSON RETREATS SERVING 52 VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, 93 SW:S COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING SESSIONS IN PERSON FOR WARRIOR PATHH IN 7 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS SERVING 560+ VETERANS. SW:S USES COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING TO BUILD CREATIVITY - THROUGH THEIR SONGS AND RETREAT ACTIVITIES, PARTICIPANTS REDISCOVER THEIR CREATIVITY AND RECONNECT WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHED O.)WHEN NOT WRITING SONGS, PARTICIPANTS TAKE WORKSHOPS IN CREATIVE WRITING, PHOTOGRAPHY, MEDITATION, AND MORE TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF CREATIVE COLLABORATION; CONNECTIONS - WE FOSTER CONTINUED CONNECTIONS AMONG PARTICIPANTS IN OUR SONGWRITINGWITH:SOLDIERS COMMUNITY THROUGH POST-RETREAT ONLINE ACTIVITIES AND IN-PERSON EVENTS; STRENGTHS - RETREAT PARTICIPANTS ACQUIRE USEFUL TOOLS FOR FINDING HOPE, SOURCES OF MEANING, POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH. SEVERAL SONGWRITINGWITH:SOLDIERS ALUMNI HAVE TRAINED AS PEER SUPPORT FOR OUR RETREATS AND EVENTS. WEEKEND PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A BEAUTIFULLY PRODUCED BOOK THAT INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE RETREAT, SONG LYRICS, AS WELL AS RECORDINGS OF SONGS AND PERFORMANCES. RETREAT SONGS ARE ALSO SHARED THROUGH CDS, CONCERTS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN ORDER TO BETTER CONNECT THE MILITARY AND CIVILIAN COMMUNITIES, AND BUILD AWARENESS OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY OUR RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. RESULTS FROM THE SW:S LONG-TERM SURVEY OF PARTICIPANTS: 77% REPORT INCREASED FEELINGS OF HOPE AND OPTIMISM; 83% REPORT INCREASED CREATIVE PURSUITS; 78% REPORT INCREASED CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS; 100% WOULD RECOMMEND SW:S TO OTHER PARTICIPANTS. SONGWRITINGWITH:SOLDIERS IS THE DBA FOR SONGWRITINGWITH: INC. UNDER SONGWRITINGWITH:, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PILOTED AND RECEIVED SPECIFIC FUNDING FOR OTHER POPULATIONS INCLUDING FIRST RESPONDERS AND INNOCENCE PROJECT EXONEREES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristin Starling Exofficio Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $100,321 |
Mary Judd Co-Founder & Prog Director | Trustee | 20 | $52,257 |
Gary Leopold President & Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Harry Ballan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara Kornreich Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Schatzlein Outgoing Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $68,518 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $604,284 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $672,802 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $556,675 |
| Investment income | $114 |
| 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 | $1,229,591 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $165,931 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,593 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $201,490 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,637 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,154 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,302 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $44,134 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $55,704 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,396 |
| Travel | $9,391 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $447,838 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,399 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,052,683 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $465,161 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $128,352 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $300,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,553 |
| 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 | $9,722 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,150 |
| Total assets | $915,938 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,067 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,500 |
| 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 | $41,567 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $563,818 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $310,553 |
| 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 | $915,938 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Songwritingwith Inc has recieved totaling $66,521.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $25,000 |
Acm Lifting Lives Burbank, CA PURPOSE: MUSIC THERAPY FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL. | $15,000 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $10,000 |
Ascap Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: Grant to support Songwriting with Soldiers songwriting retreat | $10,000 |
Gerald L Lennard Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Synchrony Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $1,000 |
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