Civic Intelligence

The Melba Foundation

EIN 88-3934358 • 501(c)3 • Pasadena, CA

NTEE A68

Profile

The Melba Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit memorial scholarship and organization who's mission is to keep music alive by providing free and/or affordable music education, instruments & supplies to those who are committed and passionate about studying music with an emphasis on underserved communities. The Melba Foundation was created in memorial of Melba DeJoya Alcazar. All concerts and events are sponsored by our generous donors as well as the incredible volunteers who believe in our mission.

680 E Colorado Blvd STE 180Pasadena, CA 91101

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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

67th percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 67% 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

87th percentile

99%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

286%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$16,669

Up $8,310 (+99%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$16,669

Up $8,310 (+99%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Up

$49,013

Up $36,318 (+286%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$40,703

Up $36,367 (+839%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$8,310

Down $49 (-0.6%) 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: $8,359Net Assets 2023: $8,3592023Assets 2024: $16,669Net Assets 2024: $16,6692024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$16,669
Liabilities-
Net Assets$16,669
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2023: $12,695Expenses 2023: $4,336Net Income 2023: $8,3592023Revenue 2024: $49,013Expenses 2024: $40,703Net Income 2024: $8,3102024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$49,013
Expenses$40,703
Net Income$8,310
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$16,669
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$16,669
Revenue
$49,013
Expenses
$40,703
Net income
$8,310
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.7$16.7$49.0$40.7$8.31
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.36$8.36$12.7$4.34$8.36
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$49,013
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Melba Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit memorial scholarship and organization who's mission is to keep music alive by providing free and/or affordable music education, instruments & supplies to those who are committed and passionate about studying music with an emphasis on underserved communities. The Melba Foundation was created in memorial of Melba DeJoya Alcazar. All concerts and events are sponsored by our generous donors as well as the incredible volunteers who believe in our mission.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Provided services to children in the field of music-$37,949
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay73rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Melissa AlcazarExecutive Director-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Melba Foundation
EIN
88-3934358
Phone
6198476609
Address
680 E Colorado Blvd STE 180, Pasadena, CA 91101

Signing Officer

Name
Melissa Alcazar
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6198476609
Signed
2025-08-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Vida Accounting LLC
Address
42770 Ivydel St, Elizabeth, CO 80107
Preparer
Joel Ramirez
Phone
3086724053
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $38249”

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