House Of Blues Music Forward Foundation
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Beverly Hills, CA
- Founding
- 02/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-4907184
Organization Overview
House Of Blues Music Forward Foundation, operating under the name Music Forward, is located in Beverly Hills, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Music Forward employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Music Forward is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MUSIC FORWARD TRANSFORMS YOUNG LIVES, INSPIRES CAREERS, AND CHAMPIONS A MORE INCLUSIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY. MUSIC FORWARD'S NEXT-GEN PROGRAMS HELP BREAK THE BARRIERS OF GENDER, POVERTY, AND RACE TO ENTER THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. MUSIC FORWARD BRIDGES OUR COMMUNITIES TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, EMPOWERS AMBITION, AND CREATES MOMENTUM TO REDEFINE WHAT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE YOUTH AND INDUSTRY WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CREW NATION GLOBAL RELIEF FUND: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC FORWARD ESTABLISHED THE CREW NATION GLOBAL RELIEF FUND TO SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC CREW MEMBERS WHO FACED HARDSHIP DURING THE PANDEMIC AND BEYOND. MUSIC FORWARD SERVES AS FISCAL SPONSOR OF THE FUND AND GRANT ADMINISTRATOR, MANAGING THE APPLICATION, REVIEW, AND AWARD PROCESS TO LIVE MUSIC CREW MEMBERS AROUND THE WORLD.
ARTIST AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT: MUSIC FORWARD INSPIRES MIDDLE, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGED YOUNG PEOPLE TO TURN THEIR PASSION FOR MUSIC INTO PROFESSIONS THROUGH OUR ARTIST AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS WHICH TEACH THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS IN THE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES.THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY FOCUSES ON BUSINESS CAREERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY LIKE PRODUCTION, MERCHANDISING, A&R, AND MARKETING WHILE THE ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY IS DESIGNED FOR EMERGING YOUTH MUSICIANS AND INCLUDES PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, COACHING AND LEARNING ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF BEING A PERFORMING ARTIST.
GIGTERNSHIPS: MUSIC FORWARD PROVIDES NEXT STEP OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE AGED YOUTH TO RECEIVE HANDS-ON LEARNING WITHIN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. INTERNS RECEIVE FORMAL TRAINING, PARTICIPATE IN MENTORSHIPS AND JOB SHADOWS, AND BUILD SKILLS THROUGH TANGIBLE PROJECT WORK. INTERNSHIPS PREPARE AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO CAREERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nurit Smith Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $117,065 |
Heather Lowery Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Grozier Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patti-Anne Tarlton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Simonitsch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Lilly Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $355,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,997,097 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,274 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,352,097 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $169,951 |
| 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 | $3,522,048 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $93,926 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,580,785 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,372 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,043 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $682,389 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,421 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $195,600 |
| Advertising and promotion | $193 |
| Office expenses | $3,051 |
| Information technology | $64,042 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,358 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $14,361 |
| All other expenses | $6,278 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,840,776 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,027,504 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $863,312 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $185,247 |
| 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 | $8,215 |
| 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 | $3,094,278 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,661 |
| 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 | $80,661 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,244,265 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,769,352 |
| 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 | $3,094,278 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, House Of Blues Music Forward Foundation has awarded $40,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that House Of Blues Music Forward Foundation has recieved totaling $288,078.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Living Legacy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: THE CREW NATION FUND | $250,000 |
Living Legacy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: DAVID E. BALLARD SCHOLARSHIP AWARD | $11,000 |
Kenneth T And Eileen L Norris Foundation Long Beach, CA PURPOSE: ARTIST AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS | $10,000 |
The Better Life Foundation Inc Pine Brook, NJ PURPOSE: TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN NEED OF FOOD, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, AND SHELTER. | $10,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,078 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Artnow Fondation San Francisco, CA | $0 | $214,158 |
Lazy Mf Trust Irvine, CA | $2,742,949 | $392,168 |
Thru Guidance Ministries Los Angeles, CA | $2,841,551 | $7,857,035 |
Inner-City Arts Los Angeles, CA | $18,610,203 | $5,566,146 |
House Of Blues Music Forward Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | $3,094,278 | $3,522,048 |
School Of Arts And Culture At Mhp San Jose, CA | $8,721,548 | $4,861,362 |
Wayne Thiebaud Foundation Sacramento, CA | $135,503,481 | $2,669,000 |
California Jazz Conservatory Inc Berkeley, CA | $7,248,479 | $2,565,384 |
Arts For Healing And Justice Network Long Beach, CA | $3,982,925 | $3,271,300 |
Youth Music Project West Linn, OR | $1,663,643 | $2,050,654 |
Djerassi Resident Artists Program Woodside, CA | $5,870,903 | $1,216,127 |
Ecole Claire Fontaine Venice, CA | $713,103 | $1,915,920 |