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Sounds Academy

990EZ • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 46-3932746

Aug 01, 2015 to Jul 31, 2016 • Filed on Jan 20, 2017

1202 N 3RD STREET Room 304Phoenix, AZ 85004

(623) 349-4774

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

58th percentile

6.4%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

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Source year 2016

Asset Growth

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Revenue Growth

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Source year 2016

Assets

$10,957

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Net Assets

$10,414

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Liabilities

$543

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Revenue

$66,046

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Expenses

$61,852

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Net Income

$4,194

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2016: $10,957Liabilities 2016: $543Net Assets 2016: $10,4142016Assets 2017: $16,261Liabilities 2017: $731Net Assets 2017: $15,5302017Assets 2018: $47,958Liabilities 2018: $1,752Net Assets 2018: $46,2062018Assets 2019: $53,395Liabilities 2019: $1,769Net Assets 2019: $51,6262019Assets 2020: $131,348Liabilities 2020: $18,227Net Assets 2020: $113,1212020Assets 2021: $154,781Liabilities 2021: $5,993Net Assets 2021: $148,7882021Assets 2022: $396,269Liabilities 2022: $7,482Net Assets 2022: $388,7872022Assets 2023: $383,633Liabilities 2023: $27,201Net Assets 2023: $356,4322023Assets 2024: $473,680Liabilities 2024: $29,449Net Assets 2024: $444,2312024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$10,957
Liabilities$543
Net Assets$10,414

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $66,046Expenses 2016: $61,852Net Income 2016: $4,1942016Revenue 2017: $79,486Expenses 2017: $80,283Net Income 2017: -$7972017Revenue 2018: $176,400Expenses 2018: $145,724Net Income 2018: $30,6762018Revenue 2019: $202,718Expenses 2019: $197,298Net Income 2019: $5,4202019Revenue 2020: $326,031Expenses 2020: $264,536Net Income 2020: $61,4952020Revenue 2021: $384,848Expenses 2021: $347,900Net Income 2021: $36,9482021Revenue 2022: $774,966Expenses 2022: $534,939Net Income 2022: $240,0272022Revenue 2023: $640,937Expenses 2023: $673,292Net Income 2023: -$32,3552023Revenue 2024: $802,464Expenses 2024: $714,665Net Income 2024: $87,7992024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$66,046
Expenses$61,852
Net Income$4,194
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2015 to Jul 31, 2016
Signed
Jan 20, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$71,566
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Teach and mentor music to underdeserved youth

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Served approx. 125 students/kids on a weekly basis and reached approx.3000 students/kids through the musical access program. We expanded its programs into other schools with high populations of undeserved youth.$1,636$52,968
We recruited and worked with contracted teachers that have a passion for music and believe in our mission, serving youth who would not have had the opportunity to learn how to play instruments.--
Some of our seniors were offered college scholarships based on their musical abilities. We will continue to add more students to our program and hopefully send more kids to college on scholarships.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kirk JohnsonExecutive DirectorFT$25,368-$25,368
Becky EastonVice Chair-$0--
Tony BellPresident-$0--
Forrest ValoraTreasurerPT$0--
Cymone BoldingSecretary-$0--
Virginia JohnsonDirector-$0--
Brittany BryantDirector-$0--
Forest MeltonDirector-$0--
Ryan EastonDirector-$0--
Ilya RiskeDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sounds Academy
EIN
46-3932746
Phone
6233494774
Address
1202 N 3RD STREET Room 304, PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Signing Officer

Name
Kirk Johnson
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2017-01-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Sechler CPA Pc
Address
921 E ORANGE DRIVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85014
Preparer
Carolyn Sechler
Phone
6022302700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Awards Incentives 1,767

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Insurance 689

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Marketing 724

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Professional Development 260

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Recruiting/Networking 152

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Repair Maintenance of Instruments 2,531

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Sheet Music 1,943

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Supplies 1,442

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Video/Photo 100

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Administrative Expenses 1,042

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

PAYROLL TAX WITHHOLDING Beginning of year 371, End of year 543

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