Civic Intelligence

Sound Explorations Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 87-0900148

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jan 15, 2025

Organization Profilewww.soundexplorations.org
40 Nelson AveFairhaven, MA 02719

(508) 493-4288

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

85th percentile

33%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$4,250

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

89th percentile

98%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

48th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$19,913

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

Net Assets

Up

$19,913

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

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin85th 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

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

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

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

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2024

Assets$19,913
Liabilities-
Net Assets$19,913
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth48th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

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2024

Revenue$30,278
Expenses$20,413
Net Income$9,865
Open 2024 Filing
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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 Pay75th 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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Filings

Displayed 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