Civic Intelligence

Music for Life

EIN 27-2981666 • 501(c)3 • Springfield, VA

Profile

Turning youthful dreams into reality by providing youth living in adverse circumstances opportunities that are otherwise either not attainable or too difficult to access due to their family's financial situation. We help them develop the social skills, character traits and discipline necessary to become successful. We provide them an educational and fun alternative to risky behaviors like gangs, truancy and substance abuse.

7453 Long Pine DriveSpringfield, VA 22151

www.musicforlife.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

31st percentile

-9.6%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

40th percentile

-8.5%

Faster asset growth than 40% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

5.5%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$326,048

Down $31,810 (-8.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$6,685

Down $13,376 (-67%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$319,363

Down $18,434 (-5.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

Up

$191,681

Up $12,243 (+6.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$210,115

Down $2,873 (-1.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$18,434

Up $15,116 (+45%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth40th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $280,127Liabilities 2019: $7,627Net Assets 2019: $272,5002019Assets 2020: $309,586Liabilities 2020: $5,936Net Assets 2020: $303,6502020Assets 2021: $365,994Liabilities 2021: $10,255Net Assets 2021: $355,7392021Assets 2022: $389,520Liabilities 2022: $18,174Net Assets 2022: $371,3462022Assets 2023: $357,858Liabilities 2023: $20,061Net Assets 2023: $337,7972023Assets 2024: $326,048Liabilities 2024: $6,685Net Assets 2024: $319,3632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$326,048
Liabilities$6,685
Net Assets$319,363
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2019: $164,266Expenses 2019: $119,659Net Income 2019: $44,6072019Revenue 2020: $156,987Expenses 2020: $125,837Net Income 2020: $31,1502020Revenue 2021: $190,581Expenses 2021: $138,490Net Income 2021: $52,0912021Revenue 2022: $172,214Expenses 2022: $156,606Net Income 2022: $15,6082022Revenue 2023: $179,438Expenses 2023: $212,988Net Income 2023: -$33,5502023Revenue 2024: $191,681Expenses 2024: $210,115Net Income 2024: -$18,4342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$191,681
Expenses$210,115
Net Income-$18,434
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$326,048
Liabilities
$6,685
Net assets
$319,363
Revenue
$191,681
Expenses
$210,115
Net income
-$18,434
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.26$0.07$3.19$1.92$2.10$0.18
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.58$0.20$3.38$1.79$2.13$0.34
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.90$0.18$3.71$1.72$1.57$0.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.66$0.10$3.56$1.91$1.38$0.52
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.10$0.06$3.04$1.57$1.26$0.31
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.80$0.08$2.73$1.64$1.20$0.45
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$191,681
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Turning youthful dreams into reality by providing youth living in adverse circumstances opportunities that are otherwise either not attainable or too difficult to access due to their family's financial situation. We help them develop the social skills, character traits and discipline necessary to become successful. We provide them an educational and fun alternative to risky behaviors like gangs, truancy and substance abuse.

Using music education to support at-promise youth and help them overcome their barriers to becoming self-sufficient adults. we provide four music education programs; After-School Guitar, Band & Orchestra, STEAM Guitar, and Ukulele.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$139,776$165,658▲ $25,882
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$122,412$109,721▼ $12,691
Inventories for Sale or Use$66,576$44,979▼ $21,597
Pledges and Grants Receivable$29,094$5,690▼ $23,404
Accounts Receivable$0--
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0--
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0--
Receivables From Officers Etc$0--
Investments Other Securities$0--
Investments Program Related$0--
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0--
Intangible Assets$0--
Loans From Officers Directors$0--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0--
Total Assets$357,858$326,048▼ $31,810
Other Assets Total$0--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$20,061$6,685▼ $13,376
Grants Payable$0--
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0--
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0--
Deferred Revenue$0--
Escrow Account Liability$0--
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0--
Total Liabilities$20,061$6,685▼ $13,376
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$315,089$304,700▼ $10,389
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$22,708$14,663▼ $8,045
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$337,797$319,363▼ $18,434
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$357,858$326,048▼ $31,810
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Skip ChaplesPresident
Betsy StoneBoard Member
Curtis SchehrBoard Member
Diane DitzlerBoard Member
Glen McCarthyBoard Member
Jim BasaraBoard Member
Vince BlessingBoard Member
Cheri BrownSecretary
Rick WeinbergTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$191,327
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$354
All Other Contributions
$159,185
Change in Net Assets
$-18,434
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$144,533
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$65,582
Total Fundraising Expense$8,074
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$82,375--$82,375
Other Salaries and Wages$53,848--$53,848
Advertising--$8,074$8,074
Other Employee Benefits$6,000--$6,000
Occupancy$5,868--$5,868
Payroll Taxes$4,119--$4,119
Insurance$3,002--$3,002
Pension Plan Contributions$1,615--$1,615
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,002-$1,002
Office Expenses-$971-$971
Travel$948--$948
Other Expenses$301$0$0$301
Total Functional Expenses$200,068$1,973$8,074$210,115
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$354
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
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--
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0--
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0--
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The prepared Form 990 is first reviewed by an independent CPA to ensure it is complete and then distributed to the governing board for review and comment. All questions are addressed to the asker's satisfaction before final submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members are asked at scheduled meetings as to whether or not there has been any changes in their employment or business relationships that may be viewed as a conflict of interest. Any changes are reviewed by the board and dealt with according to our policy. Board members are asked to sign a conflict of interest statement annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Music for Life has no one compensated in these position.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Corporate documents are available upon request from the person listed on Line 20. They arre also posted on our website www.musicforlife.org (click "corporate documents" on resource page) and www.Guidestar.org.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Music for Life
EIN
27-2981666
Phone
7032838547
Address
7453 Long Pine Drive, Springfield, VA 22151

Signing Officer

Name
Francis Chaples
Title
President
Phone
7032838547
Signed
2025-05-04

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Francis Chaples
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Va
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“For contracted instructors in our Band & Orchestra and STEAM Guitar Programs.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Band & Orchestra Program - Fees and participation requirements are making school band and orchestra programs increasingly more expensive; students have to pay for instruments, uniforms, travel and competitions; schools recommend students take private lessons to become proficient on their instrument because they don't have adequate teaching resources to provide them adequate individual lessons. The result is that at-promise youth are being priced out of participation and/or unable to keep pace with those students whose families can afford private lessons. We bridge this gap by helping these students with fees they cannot afford as well as providing them free individual lessons on any instrument. At-promise youth are those who lack the resources and support necessary to reach their potential.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0STEAM Guitar Program - Traditional STEM programs focus on college preparedness and are not technologically diverse; there is a need for diversity in what's offered and the addition of a vocational component. This program diversifies the academic offerings by teaching students the STEM principles behind the design and operation of a guitar and then adds a vocational component by having them build their own instrument. An electric guitar is used for high school students; cigar box guitar for middle school students. The program is offered as a Career & Technical Education (CTE) elective during regular school hours. At-promise students can participate for free; other students can participate for a fee. We provide the teacher training, the unique tools requuired to assemble and test a guitar, course syllabus, and luthier support.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Ukulele Program - This program originated as part of our After-School Guitar Program but has since grown to sufficient size to be a seperate program. Under this program we establish a ukulele program in Title I elementary schools and schools for youth with disabilities. We train the school's music teachers to run a ukulele program, provide them a curriculum and teaching materials, conduct a joint class at their school with them and our ukulele instructor, and donate a compliment of 30 ukuleles to the school. Follow-on teacher and instrument maintenance support is provided as needed.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The prepared Form 990 is first reviewed by an independent CPA to ensure it is complete and then distributed to the governing board for review and comment. All questions are addressed to the asker's satisfaction before final submission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Board members are asked at scheduled meetings as to whether or not there has been any changes in their employment or business relationships that may be viewed as a conflict of interest. Any changes are reviewed by the board and dealt with according to our policy. Board members are asked to sign a conflict of interest statement annually.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Music for Life has no one compensated in these position.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Corporate documents are available upon request from the person listed on Line 20. They arre also posted on our website www.musicforlife.org (click "corporate documents" on resource page) and www.Guidestar.org.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4For contracted instructors in our Band & Orchestra and STEAM Guitar Programs.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Francis Chaples
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0President

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