Music To Light The World Inc is located in Marietta, GA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Music To Light The World Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Music To Light The World 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, Music To Light The World Inc generated $235.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $224.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SHARE THE LIGHT OF GOD'S WORD AND DRAW PEOPLE CLOSER TO HIM THROUGH SCRIPTURE INSPIRED MUSIC, AS WELL AS RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION SOLD APPROXIMATELY 316 CDS, 41 PIANO BOOKS, 3 DVDS, AND 2 DEVOTIONAL BOOKS. ADDITIONALLY, 61 PDF VERSIONS OF PIANO BOOKS WERE SOLD, 347 PDF VERSIONS OF INDIVIDUAL SHEET MUSIC WERE SOLD AND 10 DIGITAL MP3S. THERE WERE ALSO APPROXIMATELY 200 MP3 ALBUM AND 2,000 SONG DOWNLOADS, 20 MILLION SONG STREAMS, AND 1.3 MILLION VIDEO VIEWS. THERE WERE 10 PERFORMANCES DURING THE YEAR IN VARIOUS VENUES (CHURCHES, PRIVATE EVENTS, BIBLE STUDIES, HOMES, HOSPITALS, ETC.), 6 OF WHICH WERE PRO BONO PERFORMANCES. WE GAVE AWAY 152 CDS AND 1 PB AS PROMOTIONAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, 5 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WERE PROVIDED MUSIC LICENSES AT NO CHARGE OR AT A REDUCED RATE TO USE DURING THE YEAR TO OFFER GOD'S HOPE AND HEALING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Stanton Lanier President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $138,036 |
Lorie P Lanier Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $14,988 |
Kevin Ryan Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Michelle Murray Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
John Featherston Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Andrew Thomas Director | Trustee | 3 | $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 | $107,179 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $107,179 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $75,593 |
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 | $52,582 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $235,354 |
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. | $175,703 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,355 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,795 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,981 |
Advertising and promotion | $336 |
Office expenses | $2,801 |
Information technology | $1,772 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,820 |
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 | $4,420 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $180 |
Total functional expenses | $224,483 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,817 |
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 | $5,688 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,780 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $2,970 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $103,255 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,268 |
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 | $4,268 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $98,987 |
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 | $103,255 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Music To Light The World Inc has recieved totaling $79,600.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $45,500 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $34,100 |
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