THE MOCKINGBIRD FOUNDATION

EIN: 161529562 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

MOORPARK, CA

Total Revenue
$222,417
Total Expenses
$300,917
Total Assets
$462,644
Net Assets
$462,644
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
WILLIAM RYAN
Phone
8052760817
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE MOCKINGBIRD FOUNDATION, founded in 2000, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $222K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $301K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE MOCKINGBIRD FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING THE EDUCATION, INVOLVEMENT AND APPRECIATION OF MUSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.THIS SUPPORT IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE AWARDING OF GRANTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE GRANTS ARE NOT DISTRIBUTED TO ANY RELATED PARTIES EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $212,182
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,445
Other Revenue $6,790
TOTAL REVENUE $222,417

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $273,138
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $287,615
Other Expenses $27,779
TOTAL EXPENSES $300,917

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $222,417 $355,816 -0.4%
Expenses $300,917 $150,870 +1.0%
Net Income $-78,500 $204,946 -1.4%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
29
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$0
Total Directors
29
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHARLES A DIRKSEN DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J ELLINGTON GODARD JR EXECUTIVE DIR. 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID STEINBERG DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW N HITZ DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT MARKS DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE PAOLINI DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BECKWITH DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM BOWMAN DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE JENKINS DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REED MESCHEFSKE DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES PARKER FORMER PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM RYAN PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE BOVE SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM J DETSKY DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMERON GARRISON DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN HELLER STEIN VICE PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETE MASON DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE PRYZBYLSKI DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM SCHEINBERG DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT SEXAUER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIORA SPONKO DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KURT VILE VICE PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SCHLESINGER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON KLEIMAN DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALI STONE DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITT RYAN DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM SIA DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SKEWES-COX DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP HARRISON DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $222,417 $300,917 $462,644 $-78,500
2022 $355,816 $150,870 $530,640 $204,946
2021 $304,167 $271,482 $346,925 $32,685
2020 $303,734 $281,044 $312,240 $22,690
2019 $205,544 $182,735 $289,550 $22,809
2018 $144,138 $191,261 $270,751 $-47,123
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