Liabilities / Assets
63rd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Some People Understand Differently Spud Inc
EIN 37-1839771 • 501(c)3 • Brooklyn, NY
Profile
SPUD, Inc. is a nonprofit organization organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The primary exempt purpose of SPUD, Inc. is to educate, empower, and uplift underserved youth and adults through creative arts education, workforce development, media literacy, and personal growth programming. SPUD, Inc. exists to provide access to knowledge, resources, and mentorship for individuals who may lack traditional pathways into the creative, entertainment, and media industries. Through structured educational programs, workshops, and hands-on training, the organization teaches participants practical skills in music recording, audio engineering, content creation, podcasting, broadcasting, and digital media production. These programs are designed to increase technical competence, creative confidence, and employability while fostering positive self-expression.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
65th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
61st percentile
Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
83rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Balance Sheet
Assets
$12,859
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
$0
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$12,859
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
$68,059
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
$59,200
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Income
$8,859
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
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Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $12,859
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $12,859
- Revenue
- $68,059
- Expenses
- $59,200
- Net income
- $8,859
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Jan 2, 2026
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $68,059
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
SPUD, Inc. is a nonprofit organization organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The primary exempt purpose of SPUD, Inc. is to educate, empower, and uplift underserved youth and adults through creative arts education, workforce development, media literacy, and personal growth programming. SPUD, Inc. exists to provide access to knowledge, resources, and mentorship for individuals who may lack traditional pathways into the creative, entertainment, and media industries. Through structured educational programs, workshops, and hands-on training, the organization teaches participants practical skills in music recording, audio engineering, content creation, podcasting, broadcasting, and digital media production. These programs are designed to increase technical competence, creative confidence, and employability while fostering positive self-expression.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| SPUD, Inc. carried out its exempt charitable and educational purposes by developing and delivering accessible, skills-based programs designed to educate, train, and prepare individuals for careers in the creative, media, and entertainment industries. Through educational workshops, mentorship initiatives, hands-on training programs, and community-based learning experiences, SPUD, Inc. served and supported thousands of individuals by providing practical instruction in music recording, audio engineering, digital media production, podcasting, broadcasting, and content creation. These programs increased participants' technical proficiency, creative confidence, and understanding of industry standards, particularly for individuals from underserved or underrepresented communities. In addition to technical education, SPUD, Inc. implemented workforce readiness and personal development programming. Participants received instruction in public speaking, communication skills, professionalism, creative entrepreneurship, and career navigation. These efforts strengthened participants' employability by equipping them with transferable skills necessary for entry-level employment, freelance work, and long-term career advancement. SPUD, Inc. established pathways from education to employment by connecting participants with industry professionals, collaborative projects, and real-world learning environments that mirrored professional workflows. Participants were provided opportunities to build portfolios, gain practical experience, and develop professional networks. As a result of these activities, many participants obtained freelance engagements, internships, independent contracts, or employment within music studios, media platforms, production companies, and related creative fields. Notably, SPUD, Inc. contracted qualified program participants who successfully completed training and demonstrated leadership and technical proficiency. These individuals were contracted to assist with instruction, mentorship, and program delivery, including teaching workshops, supporting studio sessions, and helping facilitate educational activities. This practice reinforced skill mastery, created paid employment opportunities, and allowed participants to reinvest their knowledge into the communities they served. The organization also assisted participants in securing external employment by offering career placement support, portfolio and resume development, interview preparation, and referrals to employers and collaborators within its professional network. These efforts helped bridge the gap between training and employment, increasing economic stability and job readiness among program participants. SPUD, Inc.'s activities produced measurable charitable outcomes, including increased workforce participation, improved technical and creative skill sets, expanded access to professional networks, and higher levels of employment and self-employment among individuals who completed its programs. The organization's programs reduced barriers to entry within creative and media industries and contributed to economic empowerment within the communities it served. Through these completed activities, SPUD, Inc. advanced its exempt purposes by delivering educational programming, workforce development, and employment opportunities that provided a clear and substantial public benefit. | $0 | $38,800 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric campbell | Executive Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Issac Capers | Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Sophia Thomas | Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Some People Understand Differently Spud Inc
- EIN
- 37-1839771
- Phone
- 3473698854
- Address
- 1317 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Signing Officer
- Name
- Eric Campbell
- Title
- Director
- Phone
- 3473698854
- Signed
- 2026-01-02
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Header, Line B
“We Filed in error a 990 N but our gross Programing was over $50,000”
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