Songbirds Foundation Inc is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 2017. 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, Songbirds Foundation Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Songbirds 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, Songbirds Foundation Inc generated $490.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.4%) each year.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SONGBIRDS FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO SHARE THE TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE OF MUSIC WITH THE CHATTANOOGA AREA BY DELIVERING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, PRESERVING MUSIC HISTORY, HOSTING ENRICHING EVENTS, AND PROVIDING CONCRETE RESOURCES TO EMERGING ARTISTS.THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE VINTAGE GUITARS AVAILABLE TO MUSEUMS, SCHOOLS, AND MUSIC PROGRAMS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF THE ARTS AND MUSIC EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SONGBIRDS GUITARS FOR KIDS PROGRAM FURTHERS THE PHILOSOPHY THAT MUSIC IS ONE OF THE MOST TRANSFORMATIVE FORMS OF COMMUNICATION - TRANSCENDING BARRIERS AND CREATING COMMON GROUND THROUGH ITS ABILITY TO BIND US TOGETHER AND STRENGTHEN US AS INDIVIDUALS. NO MATTER HOW DIFFERENT OR DISTANT A CULTURE WE CAN ALWAYS GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THAT CULTURE THROUGH MUSIC.GUITAR FOR KIDS PROVIDES GUITAR LESSONS, MUSIC THERAPY, AND OTHER MUSICAL EXPERIENCES TO HUNDREDS OF YOUTH ACROSS CHATTANOOGA THROUGH CLASSES THAT FOCUS ON GUITAR BASICS AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS BY EXPOSING THEM TO A WIDE VARIETY OF PLAYING STYLES AND TECHNIQUES.THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS AND STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO ATTEND FREE SHOWS AND PERFORM, COLLABORATE, AND RECORD WITH THESE ARTISTS.CLASSES ALSO OFFER STUDENTS A FORUM TO DISCUSS SOCIAL, HEALTH, AND LIFE ISSUES. CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPISTS USE MUSIC TO HELP STUDENTS WORK THROUGH THESE ISSUES. STUDENTS ALSO WORK IN GROUPS THAT ALLOW THEM TO CREATE FRIENDSHIPS AND ESTABLISH MUSIC BONDS WITH OTHER PLAYERS. THIS TYPE OF GROUP INTERACTION IS ESSENTIAL FOR KIDS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED BULLYING, OR HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS SUCH AS AUTISM OR ASPERGER'S.THE PROGRAM WAS MODIFIED TO SERVE STUDENTS WHEREVER THEY WERE WORKING FROM HOME OR IN PERSON AT SCHOOL. WE KNOW THAT MUSIC HELPS KIDS COPE WITH THE DEVASTATING DEMANDS THAT THE PANDEMIC PLACED ON FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM ALLOWED OVER 3,500 KIDS TO HAVE INTERACTIVE MUSICAL EXPERIENCES WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S TEACHERS AND OTHER STUDENTS. WE WORKED WITH 55 SCHOOLS AND 18 PARTNER PROGRAMS TO TRAIN THEIR CHORUS TEACHERS HOW TO TEACH OUR CURRICULUM TO THEIR STUDENTS. WE THEN PROVIDED EACH TEACHER WITH A DONATED SET OF 25-50 GUITARS, CURRICULUM BOOKS, EQUIPMENT (PICKS, STRINGS, BAGS, TUNERS), AND ONGOING SUPPORT. MORE THAN 800 GUITARS WERE DISTRIBUTED ACROSS THE STATE.
VAULT SESSIONS IS A 26 EPISODE ONLINE VIDEO SERIES THAT HAS BEEN CREATED TO FURTHER ENCAPSULATE THESE VALUES AND THIS PHILOSOPHY TO CHANGE, TO BUILD, TO MOVE, TO EDUCATE, AND TO EMPOWER. THE VAULT SESSIONS STRIVES TO BE THE VEHICLE OF CHANGE THAT WILL HELP VIEWERS UNDERSTAND THE COMPLEXITIES AND IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION IN OUR SOCIETY.
MUSEUM - EXPERIENCING MUSIC HISTORYMUSEUM VISITORS LEARNED HOW THE GUITAR HELPED SHAPE POP CULTURE HISTORY IN THE HEART OF CHATTANOOGA'S SOUTHSIDE DISTRICT. ALL REVENUE GENERATED BY THE SONGBIRDS MUSEUM WILL FURTHER THEIR GUITARS FOR KIDS PROGRAM.
RENTAL OF VENUE AND FOOD, BEVERAGE & MERCHANDISE SALES - GUESTS ARE SURROUNDED BY MUSIC MEMORABILIA, VINTAGE GUITARS, A CUSTOM-BUILT OAK AND ASH STAGE, AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Reed Caldwell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $82,580 |
William P Aiken Secretary/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Johnny Smith President/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
W Thorpe Mckenzie Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donick Cary Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $4,877 |
Government grants | $87,415 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $317,208 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $409,500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $24,922 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$13,500 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $44,434 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,521 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $490,877 |
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. | $82,580 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,129 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $116,956 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,350 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,922 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,746 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $65,081 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,780 |
Office expenses | $12,024 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $98,758 |
Travel | $93 |
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 | $78,570 |
Insurance | $29,459 |
All other expenses | $17,310 |
Total functional expenses | $894,501 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $390,473 |
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 | $6,193 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $442,352 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $15,819,327 |
Total assets | $16,669,845 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,353 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $35,422 |
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 | $45,775 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,624,070 |
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 | $16,669,845 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Songbirds Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Mckenzie Foundation Chattanooga, TN PURPOSE: OPERATING FUNDS | $2,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Country Music Association Inc Nashville, TN | $102,178,283 | $43,001,334 |
Jazz St Louis St Louis, MO | $11,818,193 | $2,884,733 |
Birthplace Of Country Music Alliance Bristol, TN | $15,699,295 | $2,559,665 |
Musicians On Call Inc Nashville, TN | $3,633,934 | $3,486,106 |
Ragtag Film Society Columbia, MO | $1,382,564 | $1,866,748 |
Radio Arts Foundation Clayton, MO | $3,517,540 | $1,458,263 |
Garth Newel Music Center Foundation Corp Warm Springs, VA | $11,030,155 | $3,286,449 |
Blues Foundation Inc Memphis, TN | $4,533,935 | $1,249,645 |
Songbirds Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN | $16,669,845 | $490,877 |
Community Arts Association In Newton County Inc Covington, GA | $760,838 | $850,953 |
Virginia Musical Theatre Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $428,462 | $648,568 |
Musicians Hall Of Fame And Museum Nashville, TN | $2,497,299 | $1,370,985 |