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Sound Explorations Inc.

EIN 87-0900148 • 501(c)3 • Fairhaven, MA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE A68

Profile

Sound Explorations creates musical representations of scientific knowledge that resonate with the general public and foster inclusivity by providing a unique auditory window for the blind low vision community.

40 Nelson AveFairhaven, MA 02719

www.soundexplorations.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

81st percentile

33%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A68 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$4,250

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE A68 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

87th percentile

98%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A68 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A68 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$19,913

Up $9,865 (+98%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$19,913

Up $9,865 (+98%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin81st percentile

Revenue

Up

$30,278

Up $3,240 (+12%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$20,413

Down $6,213 (-23%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$9,865

Up $9,453 (+2294%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

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

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2023: $10,048Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $10,0482023Assets 2024: $19,913Net Assets 2024: $19,9132024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$19,913
Liabilities-
Net Assets$19,913
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th percentile

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Revenue 2023: $27,038Expenses 2023: $26,626Net Income 2023: $4122023Revenue 2024: $30,278Expenses 2024: $20,413Net Income 2024: $9,8652024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$30,278
Expenses$20,413
Net Income$9,865
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$19,913
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$19,913
Revenue
$30,278
Expenses
$20,413
Net income
$9,865
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.9$19.9$30.3$20.4$9.87
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.0$0.00$10.0$27.0$26.6$0.41
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jan 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,027
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Sound Explorations creates musical representations of scientific knowledge that resonate with the general public and foster inclusivity by providing a unique auditory window for the blind low vision community.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Whales in Motion: A Musical and Sculptural Experience for the Blind and Low Vision Community$5,182$8,000
Whales in Motion: Blue Whale Sculpture Expansion$3,890$5,800
Underwater Carnival presented to families at the Osterville Village Day$525$800
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David MacKenzieMusic DirectorPT$4,250-$4,250
Terry WolkowiczEducation DirectorPT$2,750-$2,750
Jill Horton-SimmsOutreach DirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sound Explorations Inc
EIN
87-0900148
Phone
5084934288
Address
40 Nelson Ave, Fairhaven, MA 02719

Signing Officer

Name
Terry Wolkowicz
Title
Officer
Phone
5084934288
Signed
2025-01-15
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Classroom and Presentation Materials $1043

“Playdoh, classroom manipulatives, Makey Makey etc.”

Consultation Meeting $100

“Exploration of 3-d printing our sculptures”

Event Catering, Travel $353

“Travel to Liberty Science Center, Tybee Island Science Center Programs”

Footage $225

“video footage for projects”

Government Filings $239

“All tax and organizational filing fees”

IT subscriptions, Web Hosting $829

“Soundexplorations.org and Rightwhalewrongletter.com”

Paypal and transaction fees $78

“Paypal purchase and fees”

Zoom Monthly Fees $204

“Zoom yearly subscription”

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