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Instruments for Inspiration

990EZ • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 88-3896366

Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025

625 Bakers Bridge Ave 105Franklin, TN 37067

(615) 422-5706

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE A68 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE A68 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

81st percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • NTEE A68 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

65th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • NTEE A68 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2025

Assets

$57,292

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Net Assets

$56,971

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Liabilities

$321

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Revenue

$131,242

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Expenses

$98,807

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Net Income

$32,435

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2025: $57,292Liabilities 2025: $321Net Assets 2025: $56,9712025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$57,292
Liabilities$321
Net Assets$56,971

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2025: $131,242Expenses 2025: $98,807Net Income 2025: $32,4352025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$131,242
Expenses$98,807
Net Income$32,435
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 24, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$131,242
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to bring hope, healing, and encouragement through the power of music. Giving guitars reaches people who are facing some of lifes hardest moments, including those experiencing homelessness, brokenness, loss, abuse, addiction, or neglect, as well as children without parents, low-income students, at-risk youth, and veterans. By donating guitars and sharing live music experiences, we remind people that they are seen, valued, and not forgotten. Music becomes a bridge that lifts spirits, rebuilds confidence, and inspires new beginnings. We also partner with shelters, youth programs, and community organizations to raise awareness and support for the individuals they serve. Our goal is simple: to use music as a tool of love, hope, and restoration, helping every person we reach rediscover their worth and purpose. Homelessness in america is a serious problem, but together we can make a positive impact through music. Studies have shown that playing an instrument can relieve stress,

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
BRING HOPE, HEALING AND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC TO THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, BROKENNESS, LOSS, ABUSE, ADDICTION, OR NEGLECT, AS WELL AS CHILDREN WITHOUT PARENTS, LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, AT-RISK YOUTH, AND VETERANS.-$98,807
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
STEVEN CADEPresidentPT$0--
KELLEE CADECEOPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Instruments for Inspiration
EIN
88-3896366
Phone
6154225706
Address
625 BAKERS BRIDGE AVE 105, FRANKLIN, TN 37067

Signing Officer

Name
Steven Cade
Title
President
Phone
6154225706
Signed
2026-03-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Wroblewski & Newsom Pllc
Address
PO BOX 1238, ASHLAND, KY 41105-1238
Preparer
Ronald L Wroblewski CPA
Phone
6066189634
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses auto expense 3,007 contract labor 49,449 insurance 208 meals 3,008 supplies 23,884 licenses 80 travel 5,735 utilities 1,195 non-investment depreciation 12,000 total 98,566

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

2023 chevy suburban 0 12,000 less accumulated depreciation 0 12,000 total 0 0

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

Credit card payable 0 321

Form 990-ez, Part III

Our mission is to bring hope, healing, and encouragement through the power of music. Giving guitars reaches people who are facing some of lifes hardest moments, including those experiencing homelessness, brokenness, loss, abuse, addiction, or neglect, as well as children without parents, low-income students, at-risk youth, and veterans. By donating guitars and sharing live music experiences, we remind people that they are seen, valued, and not forgotten. Music becomes a bridge that lifts spirits, rebuilds confidence, and inspires new beginnings. We also partner with shelters, youth programs, and community organizations to raise awareness and support for the individuals they serve. Our goal is simple: to use music as a tool of love, hope, and restoration, helping every person we reach rediscover their worth and purpose. Homelessness in america is a serious problem, but together we can make a positive impact through music. Studies have shown that playing an instrument can relieve stress, build character, give direction, and help change lives for the better no matter what circumstances a person is facing. The bible tells us it is better to give than to receive, so we hope to encourage others to also offer their time, talents, and treasure to those without food to eat or a home to live in. Together we can make a difference

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 28

Bring hope, healing and encouragement through the power of music to those experiencing homelessness, brokenness, loss, abuse, addiction, or neglect, as well as children without parents, low-income students, at-risk youth, and veterans.

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.00$0.57$1.31$0.99$0.32