Lyrics For Life Foundation Inc is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lyrics For Life Foundation 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, Lyrics For Life Foundation Inc generated $43.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (36.9%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Lyrics For Life Foundation Inc has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $637,225. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED SOLELY TO (A) ORGANIZE AND PRESENT MUSICAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS; (B) RECEIVE, MANAGE, UTILIZE AND INVEST SAID CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS; AND (C) DISTRIBUTE THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, INCLUDING ANY INCOME RELATED THERETO, TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE THAT EITHER (1) FUND OR PERFORM RESEARCH TO ERADICATE SERIOUS ILLNESSES THAT AFFECT CHILDREN OR (2) AID CHILD VICTIMS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS ILLNESSES, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED CONTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ken Block President, Chairman | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Joel Cobden Vice-President, Vice-Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tim Bogle Treasurer, Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
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 | $12,048 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,048 |
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 | $31,883 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $43,931 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $463 |
Total functional expenses | $12,813 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,133 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $72,133 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $72,133 |
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 | $72,133 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lyrics For Life Foundation Inc has awarded $25,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Tampa, FL PURPOSE: TO FUND PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH AND PROVIDE AID TO AFFECTED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. | $20,000 |
Braintree, MA PURPOSE: TO FUND PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH AND PROVIDE AID TO AFFECTED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. | $5,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lyrics For Life Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $6,762.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,762 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Genyouth Inc Rosemont, IL | $9,087,915 | $10,980,091 |
Robins Foundation Richmond, VA | $182,936,779 | $19,761,890 |
Anheuser-Busch Foundation Clayton, MO | $1,201,059 | $8,412,886 |
Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation Paducah, KY | $72,587,857 | $8,781,396 |
Virginia Institute Of Autism Incorporated Charlottesville, VA | $13,400,970 | $11,731,710 |
Sondheimer Family Charitable Foundation Wilmette, IL | $0 | $30,820 |
Joe C Davis Foundation Nashville, TN | $101,782,891 | $6,182,733 |
John Joseph Sigstein Foundation Inc Huntington, IN | $0 | $2,327,854 |
Illinois Tool Works Foundation Glenview, IL | $328,623 | $8,500,000 |
Willow Springs Charitable Tr Mt Carroll, IL | $100,115,931 | $21,339,853 |
Hamill Family Foundation Chicago, IL | $55,305,054 | $6,054,241 |
Steward Family Foundation St Louis, MO | $23,736 | $8,567,873 |