Civic Intelligence

Use Your Ears Inc.

EIN 86-2290005 • 501(c)3 • Columbus, OH

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

To empower Ohios youth through music, songwriting and mentorship.

PO Box 30563Columbus, OH 43230

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

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Source year 2024

Net Margin

96th percentile

85%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

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

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

$76,975

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$76,975

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

$90,642

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Expenses

$13,667

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Net Income

$76,975

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $76,975Net Assets 2024: $76,9752024

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2024

Assets$76,975
Liabilities-
Net Assets$76,975
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $90,642Expenses 2024: $13,667Net Income 2024: $76,9752024

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2024

Revenue$90,642
Expenses$13,667
Net Income$76,975
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$76,975
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$76,975
Revenue
$90,642
Expenses
$13,667
Net income
$76,975
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$77.0$77.0$90.6$13.7$77.0
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$90,642
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To empower Ohios youth through music, songwriting and mentorship.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Workshops with participants in the creations andproduction of music albums.$60,000$12,304
Operated workshops at various schools. Created alblums and booksfor participating students$15,000$2,502
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ERIC HARRISProgram DirectorFT$2,225-$2,225
ROBIN HARRISBoard Member-TreasurerPT$0--
MICHAEL ENDICOTTBoard Member-Secretary-$0--
MICHELLE SHANKBoard Member-Chairperson-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Use Your Ears Inc
EIN
86-2290005
Phone
6142867548
Address
PO BOX 30563, COLUMBUS, OH 43230

Signing Officer

Name
Robin R Harris
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6142867548
Signed
2025-06-11

Preparer

Firm
Luza Enterprises Inc
Address
4621 Leap Ct, Hilliard, OH 43026
Preparer
Melvin R Wilder
Phone
6148426041
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Videography 1600.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Liability Insurance 1161.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Event Fees 40.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Advertising 59.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Supplies 838.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Printing 127.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Event Permits 206.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Tables, chairs, dumpster 609.”

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