Songs For Sound Inc
- Assets
- $23.4k
- Revenue
- $317.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- 03/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-4519248
Organization Overview
Songs For Sound Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P87) the organization is classified as: Deaf & Hearing Impaired Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Songs For Sound Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Songs For Sound 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 12/2021, Songs For Sound Inc generated $317.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $428.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SONGS FOR SOUND IS A NASHVILLE-BASED 501C3 THAT STRIVES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE HEARING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SONGS FOR SOUND'S MISSION USES LEXI VERNON'S STORY, THE CROOKED PATH TO PROPER HEARING HEALTHCARE, OUR "HEARING & HEARING MUSIC" DRIVEN STORY, PARTNERSHIPS, & DONATED RESOURCES TO HELP THE DEAF & HARD OF HEARING FIND THEIR PATHWAY TO SOUND, RESTORATION & MAINSTREAM LIVES. WE SEEK TO HELP CHILDREN, MILITARY & ADULTS RECEIVE THE LIFE-CHANGING SURGERY OF COCHLEAR IMPLANTS OR ACCESS TO HEARING AIDS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURES TO BETTER COMMUNITIES. WE EQUIP EXISTING FACILITIES WITH THE INFORMATION, TRAINING AND TOOLS TO BETTER SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES HEARING HEALTHCARE NEEDS. OUR PROJECTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:HEAR THE MUSIC PROJECT - A MOBILE HEARING SCREENING AND AWARENESS CLINICSOUND FOR SOLDIERS - A PROJECT TO SPECIFICALLY SERVE OUR HIGHEST RISK POPULATION, VETERANS; CURRENTLY, WE ARE FUNDING AN ADDITIONAL UNIT TO SERVE VETS BECAUSE THE ROI SUPPORTS THIS.HEAR THE MUSIC KIDS CAMP - 32 FAMILIES FROM ALL OVER THE SOUTHEAST ATTEND A WEEKEND FAMILY CAMP, NO COST FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY INCLUDING LODGING, MEALS AND 140+ ACRES OF FUN; WE USE THE CAMP TO ADDRESS TRENDS FOR FAMILIES LIVING WITH DEAFNESS AND MEDICAL DEVICES SUCH AS COCHLEAR IMPLANTS AND HEARING AIDS.JACE CHAPMAN FAMILY FUND - OUR FAMILY FUND FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED TO CARE.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:111 MILLION AWARENESS IMPRESSIONS GENERATED TOTALWE HOSTED OVER 240 EVENTS NATIONWIDEOVER 17,000 FREE HEARING SCREENINGS PROVIDED; 34,000 EARS TOTALOVER 12 STATES VISITED56% OF PARTICIPANTS FAILED THEIR SCREENING AND REFERRED TO AN AUDIOLOGIST; THIS IS DUE TO OUR TARGETED APPROACH - WE FIRST FOCUS ON THOSE WHO ARE HIGH RISK (WEEKDAY EVENTS) AND OUR WEEKENDS ARE RESERVED FOR LARGE PUBLIC AWARENESS EVENTS.41-43% ON AVERAGE CHILDREN REFERRED FOR FULL AUDIOLOGY; WE SERVE CHARITIES SUCH AS THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS AND MANY MORE CHILDREN'S CHARITIES. 32 FAMILIES ATTENDED OUR KIDS CAMP AT NO COST TO THEM; WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 640 FREE MEALS AT THE CAMP
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jaime Vernon Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $65,640 |
Chris Robinette President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Yontz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlene Cohen-Deroy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $297,764 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $297,764 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,362 |
| Investment income | $4 |
| 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 | $317,130 |
| 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. | $65,640 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,019 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $37,161 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,149 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,876 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,193 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,834 |
| Office expenses | $8,009 |
| Information technology | $3,658 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,529 |
| Travel | $47,768 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,357 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,705 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $17,812 |
| Total functional expenses | $428,510 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,760 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $850 |
| 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 | $4,300 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,485 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $23,395 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,705 |
| 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 | $207,170 |
| Other liabilities | $13,334 |
| Total liabilities | $306,209 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$282,814 |
| 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 | $23,395 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Songs For Sound Inc has awarded $17,280 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: SURGICAL ASSISTANCE | $12,157 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: SURGICAL ASSISTANCE | $5,123 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Songs For Sound Inc has recieved totaling $38,053.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
James Walter Pickle Charitable Foundation Nashville, TN PURPOSE: 10 SETS OF HEARING AIDS | $15,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $12,933 |
Memorial Foundation Inc Hendersonville, TN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $120 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Captioning Institute Inc Chantilly, VA | $9,711,734 | $19,357,621 |
Sertoma Inc Kansas City, MO | $12,905,866 | $1,952,682 |
Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation Inc Saint Louis, MO | $1,401,979 | $1,534,207 |
Central Kentucky Interpreter Referral Inc Danville, KY | $242,420 | $1,169,830 |
Deafway Global Brentwood, TN | $581,564 | $700,594 |
Songs For Sound Inc Nashville, TN | $23,395 | $317,130 |
Gate Communications Franklin, TN | $116,840 | $367,371 |
Hands For Vietnam Hendersonville, TN | $20,766 | $0 |
Alabama Hands & Voices Birmingham, AL | $11,587 | $0 |
Hands And Voices Marietta, GA | $204 | $0 |
Services For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Of Davidson County Lexington, NC | $20,891 | $0 |
Sign Club Co Nashville, TN | $0 | $0 |