Civic Intelligence

Music Empowers Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 27-2499008

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Jun 24, 2016

Organization Profilewww.musicempowersfoundation.org
8 Cedar Creek DriveBasking Ridge, NJ 07920

(212) 426-4769

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

3rd percentile

-186%

Higher net margin than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-100%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-88%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$0

Down $40,558 (-100%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$0

Down $40,558 (-100%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin3rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$21,750

Down $154,534 (-88%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$62,308

Down $93,769 (-60%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$40,558

Down $60,765 (-301%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $123,590Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $123,5902011Assets 2012: $17,970Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $17,9702012Assets 2013: $20,351Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $20,3512013Assets 2014: $40,558Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $40,5582014Assets 2015: $0Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $02015

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$0
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$0
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KExpenses 2011: $331,0752011Expenses 2012: $228,4772012Revenue 2013: $228,580Expenses 2013: $226,199Net Income 2013: $2,3812013Revenue 2014: $176,284Expenses 2014: $156,077Net Income 2014: $20,2072014Revenue 2015: $21,750Expenses 2015: $62,308Net Income 2015: -$40,5582015

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$21,750
Expenses$62,308
Net Income-$40,558
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Jun 24, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$21,750
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The music empowers foundation provides funding to nonprofits that offer engaging, innovative music education programs to children in communities where music programs do not exit or are underdeveloped.

The Music Empowers Foundation provides funding to Nonprofits that offer engaging, innovative music education programs to children in communities where music programs do not exist.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$40,558$0▼ $40,558
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0--
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$40,558$0▼ $40,558
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$40,558$0▼ $40,558
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$40,558$0▼ $40,558
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew DavisPresident
Selma CohenVice President
Amy RowlandSecretary-Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$21,748
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$21,748
Change in Net Assets
$-40,558
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$38,570
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$23,738
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$23,738--$23,738
Advertising$1,800--$1,800
Fees for Services Legal$1,223--$1,223
All Other Expenses$562--$562
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$150--$150
Other Expenses$41--$41
Total Functional Expenses$62,308$0$0$62,308
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Music Youth InitiativeBoston, MH-Music education$16,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI Line 2

“Amy Rowland, Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of Trustees is the daughter of Selma Cohen, Vice President of the Board of Trustees, and sister-in-law of Andew Davis, President of the Board of Trustees. Selma Cohen is the mother-in-law of Andrew Davis.”

Part VI Line 8B

“The Board of Trustees consists currently of only three members who work closely together so there is no need for committees.”

Part VI Line 11B

“The 990 is hand delivered to each member of the Board of Trustees for their review and comment prior to filing.”

Part VI Line 12C

“As the Board of Trustees is very small and in frequent contact with each other, there is ample opportunity to be made aware of and discuss potential conflicts of interest.”

Part VI Line 15B

“There were no paid personnel in 2015.”

Part VI Section C 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are made available for public inspection in response to written requests for such information.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Music Empowers Foundation Inc
EIN
27-2499008
In Care Of
% ANDREW DAVIS
Phone
2124264769
Address
8 Cedar Creek Drive, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Signing Officer

Name
Andrew Davis
Title
President
Phone
9089633894
Signed
2016-06-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Andrew Davis
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Paul Caccia Pc
Address
1556 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10128
Preparer
Paul Caccia CPA
Phone
2124264769
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Interest income

“Merrill Lynch Bank Deposit Program.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Amy Rowland, Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of Trustees is the daughter of Selma Cohen, Vice President of the Board of Trustees, and sister-in-law of Andew Davis, President of the Board of Trustees. Selma Cohen is the mother-in-law of Andrew Davis.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board of Trustees consists currently of only three members who work closely together so there is no need for committees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The 990 is hand delivered to each member of the Board of Trustees for their review and comment prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4As the Board of Trustees is very small and in frequent contact with each other, there is ample opportunity to be made aware of and discuss potential conflicts of interest.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$0
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
Revenue
$21,750
Expenses
$62,308
Net income
-$40,558
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.62$0.41
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.41$1.76$1.56$0.20
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$2.29$2.26$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.18$0.00$0.18$2.28
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.24$0.00$1.24$3.31
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