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Guitars Antiqua Music Program

EIN 83-1675535 • 501(c)3 • Gardena, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

To provide free group guitar lessons to children living in the under-resourced communities in the South Bay Area, part of the greater Los Angeles County We serve students attending Title I schools and who lack the opportunities to music education. All students receive an instrument and all necessary materials to participate in the guitar program.

1402 W 180th StGardena, CA 90248

www.guitarsantiqua.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

60th percentile

7.6%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$37,114

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 49.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

88th percentile

59%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

39%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$14,549

Up $5,398 (+59%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$1,709

Down $270 (-14%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$12,840

Up $5,668 (+79%) from 2024

Revenue

Up

$74,583

Up $20,910 (+39%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$68,915

Up $15,815 (+30%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$5,668

Up $5,095 (+889%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2024: $9,151Liabilities 2024: $1,979Net Assets 2024: $7,1722024Assets 2025: $14,549Liabilities 2025: $1,709Net Assets 2025: $12,8402025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$14,549
Liabilities$1,709
Net Assets$12,840

Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2024: $53,673Expenses 2024: $53,100Net Income 2024: $5732024Revenue 2025: $74,583Expenses 2025: $68,915Net Income 2025: $5,6682025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$74,583
Expenses$68,915
Net Income$5,668

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025
Signed
Oct 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$74,903
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide free group guitar lessons to children living in the under-resourced communities in the South Bay Area, part of the greater Los Angeles County We serve students attending Title I schools and who lack the opportunities to music education. All students receive an instrument and all necessary materials to participate in the guitar program.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Guitars Antiqua provides free guitar lessons, enrichment opportunities, workshops, and student concerts. We offer classes at our local park site and at school sites from the Lawndale school district. During our 2024-25 program year, we served over 100 students.-$40,055
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Luis SanchezChair And Executive DirectorPT$37,114-$37,114
Belinda AlcazarTreasurer-$0--
Alan EllisDirector-$0--
Leonela LomeliSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Guitars Antiqua Music Program
EIN
83-1675535
Phone
2138806613
Address
1402 W 180TH ST, GARDENA, CA 90248

Signing Officer

Name
Luis Sanchez
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2138806613
Signed
2025-10-09
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Declaration

The organization did not, during the 2024 fiscal year, receive any funds, directly,or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract. The organization, did not, during 2024 fiscal year, pay any premiums, directly,or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract.

Part I, Line 16 Other Expenses

Enrichment & Outreach: $ 3,700.00 Promotion: $ 1,483.00 Website fees: $ 309.00 Student Incentive: $ 600.00 Concert fees and preparations: $ 2,200.00 Classroom Materials: $ 1,200.00 Office supplies; $ 1,420.00 Travel & meals: $ 800.00 Subscriptions: $ 320.00 Liability Insurance & WC : $ 2,950.00 Professional development: 2,500.00 Storage fees: $ 1,560.00 Technology & Music Equipment: $ 800.00 Payroll Services: $ 552.00 Legal fees: $ 264.00

Part I, Line 8 Other Revenue

US Bank Rewards Program/WC refund on premium; $ 175.00

Part II, Line 24 Total Assets

Equipment and machinery beginning: 3,500.00 ending: $ 2,700.00

Part II, Line 26 Total Liabilities

Credit card balance beginning: 1,979 ending: $ 1,7099.00

PART IV: compensation

Mr. Luis sanchez serves as both, chair and executive director of the organization. His role as chair is voluntary and not paid. Mr. Sanchez received compensation for the 2024-25 program year in the amount of $ 37,114.00 for his services to the organization as executive director.

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