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Local Sound Collaborative Inc.

EIN 88-2776935 • 501(c)3 • Rochester, NY

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE A68

Profile

To support the local music and art communities in Rochester, New York by providing music education programs, support groups, and benefit concerts.

74 Illinois StRochester, NY 14609

thelocalsoundcollaborative.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

59th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

35th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

139%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$33,982

Down $4,402 (-11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$33,982

Down $4,402 (-11%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$136,830

Up $79,555 (+139%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$121,915

Up $73,872 (+154%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$14,915

Up $5,683 (+62%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2023: $38,384Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $38,3842023Assets 2024: $33,982Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $33,9822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$33,982
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$33,982

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $57,275Expenses 2023: $48,043Net Income 2023: $9,2322023Revenue 2024: $136,830Expenses 2024: $121,915Net Income 2024: $14,9152024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$136,830
Expenses$121,915
Net Income$14,915

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$140,330
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support the local music and art communities in Rochester, New York by providing music education programs, support groups, and benefit concerts.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Local Sound Collaborative taught over 1,000 classes in 2024, serving more than 800 children. The organization also collaborated with the YMCA Thunderbird summer program to teach 8 music workshops.$0$96,423
The organization supported eight artists through a grant program that supported their independent music careers and workstyle habits.$14,778$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Zahyia RolleChair-$0--
Kate DeLanoSecretary-$0--
Shannon FirkinsTreasurer-$0--
Geoff DaleDirector-$0--
Herb SmithDirector-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Be Kind Festival$26,113$3,500$0$3,500
Total Events$26,113$3,500$3,500$0
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Local Sound Collaborative Inc
EIN
88-2776935
Phone
5853131174
Address
74 Illinois St, Rochester, NY 14609

Signing Officer

Name
Shannon Firkins
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5853307796
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Christopher Harris CPA PLLC
Address
1244 Heather Lane, Victor, NY 14564
Preparer
Christopher Harris
Phone
5853054603
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Description;Amount^Performance fees;14347|Advertising;3426|Insurance;3357|Program materials;1353|Office expenses;1341^Total;23824^

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20

Description;Amount^Correction of errors from previous years;-19317^Total;-19317^

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