Civic Intelligence

We Are Moving the Needle Inc

EIN 92-1318071 • 501(c)3 • Stamford, CT

Profile

Founded in 2021, We Are Moving The Needle is radically reshaping the future of the recording industry by empowering women, non-binary, and trans producers and engineers to succeed at the highest levels. We Are Moving The Needles work spans four core pillars, all aimed at providing comprehensive supports with tangible impacts on education and career development. We drive equity in the industry through scholarships and mentorships that impact creators in the here and now, as well as shift industry culture through research and advocacy. We Are Moving The Needle is a community of partnersfrom artists, producers, and engineers to business leaders and educatorsdedicated to amplifying women and underrepresented identities in the field. Together, we are moving the needle.

411 Soundview AveStamford, CT 06902

www.wearemovingtheneedle.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

74th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$120,192

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 30.2% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

88th percentile

51%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

93%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Up

$227,456

Up $77,241 (+51%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$12,751

Down $7,437 (-37%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$214,705

Up $84,678 (+65%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$397,803

Up $191,769 (+93%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$313,125

Up $237,118 (+312%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$84,678

Down $45,349 (-35%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2023: $150,215Liabilities 2023: $20,188Net Assets 2023: $130,0272023Assets 2024: $227,456Liabilities 2024: $12,751Net Assets 2024: $214,7052024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$227,456
Liabilities$12,751
Net Assets$214,705

Operations Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2023: $206,034Expenses 2023: $76,007Net Income 2023: $130,0272023Revenue 2024: $397,803Expenses 2024: $313,125Net Income 2024: $84,6782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$397,803
Expenses$313,125
Net Income$84,678

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$635,473
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Founded in 2021, We Are Moving The Needle is radically reshaping the future of the recording industry by empowering women, non-binary, and trans producers and engineers to succeed at the highest levels. We Are Moving The Needles work spans four core pillars, all aimed at providing comprehensive supports with tangible impacts on education and career development. We drive equity in the industry through scholarships and mentorships that impact creators in the here and now, as well as shift industry culture through research and advocacy. We Are Moving The Needle is a community of partnersfrom artists, producers, and engineers to business leaders and educatorsdedicated to amplifying women and underrepresented identities in the field. Together, we are moving the needle.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$150,215$227,456▲ $77,241
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$150,215$227,456▲ $77,241
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$20,188$12,751▼ $7,437
Total Liabilities$20,188$12,751▼ $7,437
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$130,027$214,705▲ $84,678
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$130,027$214,705▲ $84,678
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$150,215$227,456▲ $77,241
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Skye LandgrafExecutive DirectorFT$120,192$120,192

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Emily LazarPresident
Valerie LazarVice President

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Sister Midnight LLCEvent Planner2404 WILSHIRE BLVD APT 11D, Los Angeles, CA 90057$148,730
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$517,888
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-120,085
All Other Contributions
$517,888
Change in Net Assets
$84,678
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$165,590
Other Expenses$139,502
Professional Fundraising Fees$8,033
Total Fundraising Expense$8,033
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$143,662$7,561-$151,223
Advertising$39,122--$39,122
Fees for Services Other$33,487$1,792-$35,279
Travel-$17,211-$17,211
Payroll Taxes$13,649$718-$14,367
Conferences and Meetings$11,527--$11,527
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$8,033$8,033
Information Technology-$5,559-$5,559
All Other Expenses-$2,310-$2,310
Other Expenses$12,260$1,493-$1,493
Office Expenses-$150-$150
Total Functional Expenses$253,707$51,385$8,033$313,125
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$237,670
Fundraising Gross Income$117,585
Professional Fundraising Fees$8,033

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Resonator Gala$117,585$117,585$237,670$-120,085
Total Events$117,585$117,585$237,670$-120,085
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$8,497
Due to Affiliates$4,254
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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

Valerie lazar is emily lazar's mother

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

The 990 is made availible to all board members upon request. But it is formally reviewed at a board meeting.

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

To ensure the Corporation operates in a manner consistent with its tax-exempt purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted if and when the Corporation determines to provide compensation to any director(s) or officer(s). The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arms length bargaining.b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the Corporations written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

a. A voting member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Corporation for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that members compensation.b. A voting member of any committee of the board whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Corporation for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that members compensation.c. No voting member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Corporation, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to the Board of Directors or any committee regarding compensation.To ensure the Corporation operates in a manner consistent with its tax-exempt purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted if and when the Corporation determines to provide compensation to any director(s) or officer(s). The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arms length bargaining.b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the Corporations written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Documents available upon request

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
We Are Moving the Needle Inc
EIN
92-1318071
Phone
2123533853
Address
411 SOUNDVIEW AVE, STAMFORD, CT 06902

Signing Officer

Name
Emily Lazar
Title
President
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Emily Lazar
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
2
Volunteers
84

Preparer

Firm
Berard & Associates Cpas Pc
Address
44 PARK AVE, SUFFERN, NY 10901
Preparer
Donalee R Berard
Phone
8453575668
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0VALERIE LAZAR IS EMILY LAZAR'S MOTHER
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 990 IS MADE AVAILIBLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS UPON REQUEST. BUT IT IS FORMALLY REVIEWED AT A BOARD MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2To ensure the Corporation operates in a manner consistent with its tax-exempt purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted if and when the Corporation determines to provide compensation to any director(s) or officer(s). The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arms length bargaining.b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the Corporations written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3a. A voting member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Corporation for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that members compensation.b. A voting member of any committee of the board whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Corporation for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that members compensation.c. No voting member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Corporation, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing information to the Board of Directors or any committee regarding compensation.To ensure the Corporation operates in a manner consistent with its tax-exempt purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted if and when the Corporation determines to provide compensation to any director(s) or officer(s). The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arms length bargaining.b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the Corporations written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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