A Childs Song Inc is located in Thornton, CO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, A Childs Song Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Childs Song 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, A Childs Song Inc generated $447.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $395.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% 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
A CHILDS SONG NURTURES AN APPRECIATION FOR MUSIC WHILE PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION TO SHARE THE DEVELOPMENTAL, HEALING, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN-HOUSE INSTRUCTION - WE OFFER PERSONALIZED MUSIC LESSONS AND MOVEMENT PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES AND LEVELS. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LESSONS, IN-PERSON AND ONLINE, ARE PROVIDED AT OUR MAIN STUDIO IN THORNTON AND AT OUR EXTENSION CAMPUS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE MELODY GYM AND INTERACTIVE METRONOME.
REACH & TEACH OUTREACH PROGRAMMING - REACH AND TEACH FOCUSES ON THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE CLIENT WITH PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, OR EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. A CHILDS SONG HAS ADAPTED OUR GROUP AND PRIVATE INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WHO LEARN AT THEIR OWN UNIQUE PACE. OUR LESSONS ARE TAUGHT BY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY AREAS OF THESE NEEDS. MANY OF OUR MUSIC TEACHERS ARE ALSO CERTIFIED IN MUSIC THERAPY, IM, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
IN-SCHOOL INSTRUCTION - GRANT FUNDING COUPLED WITH GENEROUS DONATIONS FROM OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY ENABLES A CHILDS SONG TO OFFER SPECIALIZED MUSIC EDUCATION AT AREA SCHOOLS. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS IN THE DENVER METRO AREA, WE HAVE PROVIDED MUSIC PROGRAMMING IN NUMEROUS DISTRICTS, ENHANCING EXISTING MUSIC PROGRAMS AND EVEN DEVELOPING CORE MUSIC CURRICULUM IN UNDERFUNDED SCHOOLS. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE FUN AND EDUCATIONAL AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. OUR INSTRUCTORS TRAVEL WITH KEYBOARDS, DRUMS, GUITARS, UKULELES AND WHATEVER OTHER INSTRUMENTS WILL HELP SERVE THOSE THEY SUPPORT AND CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS TO MEET THE SCHOOLS BEFORE, DURING AND/OR AFTER SCHOOL NEEDS. WE HAVE SERVED THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN ACROSS NUMEROUS SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kristen Orlando Assistant Director | Officer | 25 | $29,007 |
Sandy Taylor Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $28,031 |
Cindy Trost Director-Administration | Officer | 15 | $14,504 |
Leslie Burczek Instructor | Officer | 15 | $12,332 |
Marc Trost Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Robert Obrien Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,130 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $281,617 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $282,747 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $124,427 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $24,050 |
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 | $447,544 |
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. | $84,874 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,437 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $35,743 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,461 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,959 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $34,832 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,548 |
Office expenses | $4,821 |
Information technology | $8,120 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $82,078 |
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 | $2,528 |
All other expenses | $1,184 |
Total functional expenses | $395,548 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $103,353 |
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 | $94,336 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $197,689 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,977 |
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 | $75,348 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $78,325 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $119,364 |
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 | $197,689 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that A Childs Song Inc has recieved totaling $31,384.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Take Note Colorado Denver, CO PURPOSE: MUSIC EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Schlessman Foundation Inc Denver, CO PURPOSE: REACH & TEACH | $8,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $6,260 |
Sheila Fortune Foundation Boulder, CO PURPOSE: ART PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
D Addario Foundation Inc Farmingdale, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC | $2,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $124 |
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