Civic Intelligence

Save Our Musicians Foundation Inc.

EIN 87-1020850 • 501(c)3 • Jupiter, FL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The save our musicians foundation (somf) is a passionate 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to empowering the independent musician. The organization was initially founded in 2021 with the goal of helping musicians through a challenging post-pandemic period where opportunities to book live gigs became virtually non-existent. Our mission has since evolved to a more comprehensive approach towards addressing the challenges faced by aspiring independent musicians. While the core of our non-profit activities center around showcasing talent through live gigs and performance opportunities, we also provide a wholistic approach towards the various facets of artist development and foster growth at every stage of a musician's career. We believe music is a transformative force that unites communities and ignites positive change. By fostering a supportive ecosystem, we cultivate artistic growth, propel careers, and champion the future of music.

1016 Clemons Street 4th FloorJupiter, FL 33477

saveourmusicians.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.67x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

2.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

1st percentile

-3779%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-95%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-99%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Down

$527,311

Down $9,572,949 (-95%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$354,720

Down $2,916,751 (-89%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$172,591

Down $6,656,198 (-97%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$176,117

Down $23,168,984 (-99%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$6,832,315

Down $9,675,610 (-59%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$6,656,198

Down $13,493,374 (-197%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2023: $10,100,260Liabilities 2023: $3,271,471Net Assets 2023: $6,828,7892023Assets 2024: $527,311Liabilities 2024: $354,720Net Assets 2024: $172,5912024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$527,311
Liabilities$354,720
Net Assets$172,591
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MRevenue 2023: $23,345,101Expenses 2023: $16,507,925Net Income 2023: $6,837,1762023Revenue 2024: $176,117Expenses 2024: $6,832,315Net Income 2024: -$6,656,1982024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$176,117
Expenses$6,832,315
Net Income-$6,656,198
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$527,311
Liabilities
$354,720
Net assets
$172,591
Revenue
$176,117
Expenses
$6,832,315
Net income
-$6,656,198
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.35$0.17$0.18$6.83$6.66
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.1$3.27$6.83$23.3$16.5$6.84
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
$176,117
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The save our musicians foundation (somf) is a passionate 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to empowering the independent musician. The organization was initially founded in 2021 with the goal of helping musicians through a challenging post-pandemic period where opportunities to book live gigs became virtually non-existent. Our mission has since evolved to a more comprehensive approach towards addressing the challenges faced by aspiring independent musicians. While the core of our non-profit activities center around showcasing talent through live gigs and performance opportunities, we also provide a wholistic approach towards the various facets of artist development and foster growth at every stage of a musician's career. We believe music is a transformative force that unites communities and ignites positive change. By fostering a supportive ecosystem, we cultivate artistic growth, propel careers, and champion the future of music.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$5,000,000$0▼ $5,000,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$138,666$259,999▲ $121,333
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$203,519▲ $203,519
Accounts Receivable$88,461$0▼ $88,461
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$15,860$591▼ $15,269
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,311,604$328▼ $2,311,276
Total Assets$10,100,260$527,311▼ $9,572,949
Other Assets Total$2,545,669$62,874▼ $2,482,795
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,271,471$354,720▼ $2,916,751
Total Liabilities$3,271,471$354,720▼ $2,916,751
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,828,789$172,591▼ $6,656,198
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,828,789$172,591▼ $6,656,198
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,100,260$527,311▼ $9,572,949

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$160,719$13,672$174,391
Equipment$42,800$3,642$46,442
Other Assets Org$5,541--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dennis CunninghamPresident/CEO
Christian DemersVice President
Robert SamuelsVice President
Bernie CarballoSecretary
Felicia CunninghamTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Software Development AssociatesProducer1016 CLEMONS ST, Jupiter, FL 33477$5,574,450
Brand Engine MediaBranding205 PRINCESS STREET, Wilmington, NC 28401$527,600
Mdr Entertainment LLCProducer32531 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85266$132,195
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$131,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$45,117
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$131,000
Change in Net Assets
$-6,656,198
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,822,315
Total Fundraising Expense$157,208
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$5,976,555$3,557$108,139$6,088,251
Occupancy$73,746$86,667-$160,413
Advertising$72,727$6,959$18,182$97,868
Office Expenses-$32,397-$32,397
Depreciation Depletion$17,314--$17,314
Grants to Domestic Orgs$10,000--$10,000
Fees for Services Legal-$4,602$1,728$6,330
Other Expenses$3,000$265,711$29,062$3,000
Insurance$386$845$97$1,328
Conferences and Meetings-$241-$241
Total Functional Expenses$6,274,128$400,979$157,208$6,832,315
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Jupiter Christian School IncJupiter, FL501c3To Support Musicians$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Dennis CunninghamDennis Cunningham Is CEO and Shareholder of Software Development Assoc.Producer Fees for Program Events Paid to Software Development Associates.No$5,574,450
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Dennis cunningham and felicia cunningham are husband and wife.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The foundation provides a copy of the form 990 to the board members to review before its filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The foundation requires all board members to disclose any and all potential conflicts of interest. This is discussed regularly with the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The foundation's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Save Our Musicians Foundation Inc
EIN
87-1020850
Phone
5616778961
Address
1016 CLEMONS STREET 4TH FLOOR, JUPITER, FL 33477

Signing Officer

Name
Dennis Cunningham
Title
CEO
Phone
5616778961
Signed
2025-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dennis Cunningham
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Fl
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Hill Barth & King LLC
Address
3838 TAMIAMI TRAIL NORTH SUITE 200, NAPLES, FL 34103
Preparer
Ashlynn E Reeder
Phone
2392632111
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultant fees: program service expenses 394,423. Management and general expenses 3,557. Fundraising expenses 108,139. Total expenses 506,119. Producer fees: program service expenses 5,582,132. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,582,132.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DENNIS CUNNINGHAM AND FELICIA CUNNINGHAM ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW BEFORE ITS FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANY AND ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THIS IS DISCUSSED REGULARLY WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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