Memphis Equity Through Arts Meta Incorporated

Organization Overview

Memphis Equity Through Arts Meta Incorporated, operating under the name Memphis Music Intiative, is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2016. 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, Memphis Music Intiative employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Memphis Music Intiative 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, Memphis Music Intiative generated $7.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2017, Memphis Music Intiative has awarded 52 individual grants totaling $1,786,181. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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INVESTING IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE MUSIC ENGAGEMENT AND CREATING EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK AND BROWN YOUTH IN MEMPHIS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MMI INVESTS IN YOUTH THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE MUSIC ENGAGEMENT, CREATING EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK AND BROWN YOUTH IN MEMPHIS. WE INVEST IN TWO WAYS: THROUGH DIRECT PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT YOUTH TO HIGH QUALITY IN SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMERTIME OPPORTUNITIES AND BY PROVIDING FUNDING AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE. OUR ORGINAL DIRECT PROGRAM IS OUR IN SCHOOL MUSIC ENGAGEMENT, WHICH HELPS TRANSFORM MUSIC CLASSROOMS INTO LEARNING LABORATORIES FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, GROWING STUDENT CONFIDENCE AND SELF EFFICACY. MMI WORKS CREATES PAID SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO WORK AT MUSIC AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND OFFERS EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CAREER TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO INVEST TO BUILD STRONG AND EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH OPERATIONAL GRANT FUNDING AND SUPPORT THAT FOSTER SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPROVE PROGRAM QUALITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amber Hamilton
Executive Director
$211,115
Kathy Lindenmayer
Key Employee
$122,499
Tarik Ward
Board Chair
$0
Jeff Rhodin
Secretary
$0
Kenyatta Andrews
Treasurer
$0
Sarah Lockridge-Steckel
Board Member
$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$7,053,607
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,053,607
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 $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,164,597

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Memphis Equity Through Arts Meta Incorporated has awarded $232,000 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HARMONIC SOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA

PURPOSE: Capacity Building and Summer Youth Program

$82,000

LEEJAZZOMEGA INC

PURPOSE: Organizational Operations and Community Youth Program

$60,000

ANGEL STREET INC

PURPOSE: Organizational Operations and Community Youth Programs

$60,000

MEMPHIS BLACK ARTS ALLIANCE

PURPOSE: Organizational Operations and Community Youth Program

$13,000

YOUNG ACTORS GUILD

PURPOSE: Consulting Support

$10,000

PERFECTING GIFTS

PURPOSE: Consulting Support

$7,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Memphis Equity Through Arts Meta Incorporated has recieved totaling $1,891,154.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$1,612,052
Arts Memphis

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT & RECOVERY

$279,000
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT OF STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS

$102
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