Free Guitars 4 Kids
- Assets
- $54.4k
- Revenue
- $204.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 84-3584931
Organization Overview
Free Guitars 4 Kids, operating under the name Fg4k, is located in Minneapolis, MN. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fg4k is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FG4K PROVIDES FREE GUITARS AND LESSONS TO STUDENTS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY AND TANGIBLE BENEFITS THAT OWNING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PROVIDES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FREE GUITARS 4 KIDS PROVIDED GUITARS AND IN-PERSON MUSIC LESSONS FOR 160 PARTICIPANTS IN PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM SUMMER MATH TRAJECTORY CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS. STUDENTS MET TWICE PER WEEK FOR 45 MINUTES OVER A 6-WEEK PERIOD. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO KEEP THE GUITAR.
FREE GUITARS 4 KIDS PROVIDED GUITARS AND IN-PERSON MUSIC LESSONS FOR 160 PARTICIPANTS IN PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM SUMMER MATH TRAJECTORY CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS. STUDENTS MET TWICE PER WEEK FOR 45 MINUTES OVER A 6-WEEK PERIOD. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO KEEP THE GUITAR.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAGA FOUNDATION, FREE GUITARS 4 KIDS PARTNERED WITH BOTH THE REDWOOD CITY PAL AND THE REDWOOD CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY TO OFFER A GUITAR CLASS TO KIDS IN UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES. A TOTAL OF 46 GUITARS WERE DONATED IN TO THESE GROUPS AND STUDENTS RECEIVED 10 WEEKS OF GUITAR LESSONS. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO KEEP THE GUITAR.IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DREAMSTREETS NASHVILLE, FREE GUITARS 4 KIDS DONATED 31 GUITARS TO SUPPORT THEIR MUSIC PROGRAM. STUDENTS TOOK LESSONS FOR EIGHT WEEKS. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO KEEP THE GUITAR.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAGA FOUNDATION, FREE GUITARS 4 KIDS PARTNERED WITH BOTH THE REDWOOD CITY PAL AND THE REDWOOD CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY TO OFFER A GUITAR CLASS TO KIDS IN UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES. A TOTAL OF 46 GUITARS WERE DONATED IN TO THESE GROUPS AND STUDENTS RECEIVED 10 WEEKS OF GUITAR LESSONS. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO KEEP THE GUITAR.IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DREAMSTREETS NASHVILLE, FREE GUITARS 4 KIDS DONATED 31 GUITARS TO SUPPORT THEIR MUSIC PROGRAM. STUDENTS TOOK LESSONS FOR EIGHT WEEKS. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO KEEP THE GUITAR.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DREAMSTREETS NASHVILLE, FREE GUITARS 4 KIDS DONATED 31 GUITARS TO SUPPORT THEIR MUSIC PROGRAM. STUDENTS TOOK LESSONS FOR EIGHT WEEKS. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO KEEP THE GUITAR.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DREAMSTREETS NASHVILLE, FREE GUITARS 4 KIDS DONATED 31 GUITARS TO SUPPORT THEIR MUSIC PROGRAM. STUDENTS TOOK LESSONS FOR EIGHT WEEKS. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO KEEP THE GUITAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Terrence Esau Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Benjamin Dudley Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $692,200 |
J Neal Ferry Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Neal Joseph Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Damon Danielson Secretary / Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Terrence Esau Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $154,046 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $828 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $154,046 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $50,020 |
| 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 | $204,066 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $65,118 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,511 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,165 |
| Fees for services: Management | $31,007 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,106 |
| Office expenses | $10,858 |
| Information technology | $1,021 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,663 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,554 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,531 |
| All other expenses | $20,861 |
| Total functional expenses | $147,884 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,375 |
| 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 | $54,375 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$3,485 |
| 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 | -$3,485 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $57,860 |
| 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 | $54,375 |