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International Sound Therapy Association Inc.

EIN 20-3159371 • 501(c)3 • Augusta, GA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The International Sound Therapy Association's purpose is to promote the benefits of therapeutic sound by providing an educational forum and activities for sound therapists, musicians, healing arts practitioners, and the general public. ISTA provides a local forum for the dissemination and sharing of leading edge educational information and research on sound therapy modalities and new ways to use ancient therapies, in order to advance the understanding of the therapeutic benefits of music, sound and vibration.

3036 Fox Spring RdAugusta, GA 30909

istasounds.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

84th percentile

36%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

$29,222

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$29,222

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

$51,376

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$32,874

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$18,502

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2024: $29,222Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $29,2222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$29,222
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$29,222
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $51,376Expenses 2024: $32,874Net Income 2024: $18,5022024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$51,376
Expenses$32,874
Net Income$18,502
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$29,222
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$29,222
Revenue
$51,376
Expenses
$32,874
Net income
$18,502
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$29.2$0.00$29.2$51.4$32.9$18.5
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$51,376
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The International Sound Therapy Association's purpose is to promote the benefits of therapeutic sound by providing an educational forum and activities for sound therapists, musicians, healing arts practitioners, and the general public. ISTA provides a local forum for the dissemination and sharing of leading edge educational information and research on sound therapy modalities and new ways to use ancient therapies, in order to advance the understanding of the therapeutic benefits of music, sound and vibration.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The International Sound Therapy Association (ISTA) is comprised of individuals interested in the benefits of sound and vibration including but not limited to: sound therapists, musicians, healing practitioners, music therapists and medical professionals. Speakers and performers connect with other like-minded individuals & organizations. ISTA is dedicated to increasing awareness of sound healing techniques through community and educational outreach, workshops, concerts and conferences.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Don Reed SimmonsPresidentPT$0--
Beth A SnyderVice PresidentPT$0--
Donna MessinaSecretaryPT$0--
Mandara CromwellDirectorPT$0--
Natalie BrownDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
International Sound Therapy Association Inc
EIN
20-3159371
Phone
9412288020
Address
3036 Fox Spring Rd, Augusta, GA 30909

Signing Officer

Name
Don Reed Simmons
Title
President
Phone
3107398842
Signed
2025-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Luellen Consulting Services
Address
1445 Lakeboat Way SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Preparer
Tiffanie Luellen
Phone
4045639791
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

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