Civic Intelligence

The Music Education Initiative

EIN 85-3377089 • 501(c)3 • Rogers, AR

Profile

The Music Education Initiative mission isto bring music education and appreciation to the general public andschool aged children.

2806 Rainier RoadRogers, AR 72758

www.musiceducationinitiative.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

9th percentile

-117%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$135,195

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 101.4% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-38%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-62%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Down

$168,126

Down $104,484 (-38%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$57,551

Up $51,311 (+822%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$110,575

Down $155,795 (-58%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$133,329

Down $217,188 (-62%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$289,124

Up $50,120 (+21%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$155,795

Down $267,308 (-240%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth23rd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $63,837Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $63,8372021Assets 2022: $69,525Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $69,5252022Assets 2023: $272,610Liabilities 2023: $6,240Net Assets 2023: $266,3702023Assets 2024: $168,126Liabilities 2024: $57,551Net Assets 2024: $110,5752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$168,126
Liabilities$57,551
Net Assets$110,575
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2021: $93,083Expenses 2021: $29,346Net Income 2021: $63,7372021Revenue 2022: $124,283Expenses 2022: $111,403Net Income 2022: $12,8802022Revenue 2023: $350,517Expenses 2023: $239,004Net Income 2023: $111,5132023Revenue 2024: $133,329Expenses 2024: $289,124Net Income 2024: -$155,7952024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$133,329
Expenses$289,124
Net Income-$155,795
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$168,126
Liabilities
$57,551
Net assets
$110,575
Revenue
$133,329
Expenses
$289,124
Net income
-$155,795
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.68$0.58$1.11$1.33$2.89$1.56
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.73$0.06$2.66$3.51$2.39$1.12
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$0.70$1.24$1.11$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.00$0.64$0.93$0.29$0.64
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 31, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$133,329
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Music Education

The Music Education Initiative mission isto bring music education and appreciation to the general public and school aged children.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$64,453$120,282▲ $55,829
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$266,370$110,575▼ $155,795
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$50,029$45,344▼ $4,685
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$3,128--
Pledges and Grants Receivable$155,000$2,500▼ $152,500
Total Assets$272,610$168,126▼ $104,484
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$6,240$45,551▲ $39,311
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$12,000-
Total Liabilities$6,240$57,551▲ $51,311
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$266,370$110,575▼ $155,795
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$272,610$168,126▼ $104,484

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$45,014$20,072$65,086
Other Land Buildings$330--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Orson WeemsFounder$135,195$135,195

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Orson WeemsFounder Director2806 W Rainier Road, Rogers, AR 72758$135,195
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$133,329
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$99,065
Change in Net Assets
$-155,795
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$283,503
Total Fundraising Expense$12,579
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,621
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$56,873$143,932$11,336$212,141
Travel-$29,851-$29,851
Advertising-$5,892$1,243$7,135
Depreciation Depletion$90$6,395-$6,485
Occupancy-$5,351-$5,351
Grants to Domestic Orgs$4,563--$4,563
Interest-$3,828-$3,828
Information Technology-$1,982-$1,982
Insurance-$1,155-$1,155
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,058--$1,058
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,000-$1,000
Other Expenses-$551-$551
Conferences and Meetings-$533-$533
Office Expenses-$445-$445
Fees for Services Other-$42-$42
Total Functional Expenses$62,584$213,961$12,579$289,124
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
AR Arts Counncil Artist GrantLittle Rock, AR---
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
AR Country B----
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
NP - SW Capital Group$45,551
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Greg Thompson - Board Member704 SW Sterling PlaceBentonville AR 72712 Lisa Allen - Board Member1550 N Parkway 906Memphis TN 38112 Dwayne Thomas - Board Member2606 N Toy DriveFayetteville AR 72704 Amber Buist - Board Member803 Cottageview Drive unit 301Traverse City MI 49684”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Founder and Director compensation is reported on a 1099NEC. The Music Educataion Initative has not voted yet to start a regular monthly salary. Payroll has been in discussion for the future.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The Music Education Initiative provides their 990 as requested.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Music Education Initiative
EIN
85-3377089
In Care Of
% Orson Weems
Phone
8778295500
Address
2806 Rainier Road, Rogers, AR 72758

Signing Officer

Name
Orson Weems
Title
Executive Director CoFoun
Phone
5018385461
Signed
2025-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Ar
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

Preparer

Firm
D Herrold CPA
Address
4005 SW Moline Ave, Bentonville, AR 72712
Preparer
Teresa D Herrold CPA Cgma
Phone
5012694380
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2

“The Music Education Initiative co sponsored for the first time the 2023 Arkansas Country Blues and String Band Festival. The purpose of this event was to allow the general public to experience the live performances of Country Blues and String Bands during the weekend festival.”

Information required from section 501c29 organizations Part V line 13A

“The Music Education Initiative provides music education to the general public and schools. Currently the Juke Joint which was donated by the Clinton Library is on the University of Arkansas main campus and pays performing artistes to play blues and jazz music live but also has programming to play music digitally when performing artists are not available. Cast of Blues has been rented the last two years to allow the general public and school age children to see a bust of the Great Blues Artist of the past and a little bio of each person represented by the bust.The Music Education Initiative also has paid performing artist to play at a local Blues Festival where the general public could come and listen to the live music.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Founder and Director compensation is reported on a 1099NEC. The Music Educataion Initative has not voted yet to start a regular monthly salary. Payroll has been in discussion for the future.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Music Education Initiative provides their 990 as requested.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Music Education Initiative co sponsored for the first time the 2023 Arkansas Country Blues and String Band Festival. The purpose of this event was to allow the general public to experience the live performances of Country Blues and String Bands during the weekend festival.
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