THE CMA FOUNDATION

EIN: 274842832 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$5,378,796
Total Expenses
$3,184,961
Total Assets
$15,823,122
Net Assets
$15,650,241
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
SARAH TRAHERN
Phone
6152442840
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

THE CMA FOUNDATION, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $5.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.2M, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

GUIDED BY THE GENEROSITY OF THE COUNTRY MUSIC COMMUNITY, THE CMA FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON IMPROVING AND SUSTAINING MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS EVERYWHERE WHILE SUPPORTING WORTHWHILE CAUSES IMPORTANT TO THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,898,057

THE CMA FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON IMPROVING AND SUSTAINING MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS EVERYWHERE WHILE SUPPORTING WORTHWHILE CAUSES IMPORTANT TO THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,910,712
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,211,942
Other Revenue $-743,858
TOTAL REVENUE $5,378,796

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,239,983
Salaries & Benefits $318,001
Fundraising Expenses $55,518
Program Expenses $2,898,057
Other Expenses $626,977
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,184,961

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,378,796 $4,321,613 +0.2%
Expenses $3,184,961 $2,423,061 +0.3%
Net Income $2,193,835 $1,898,552 +0.2%
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
13
Independent Members
13
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
5
$1,461,949
Total Directors
16
$1,461,949
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH TRAHERN PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $95,709 $933,543
AMY SMARTT SECRETARY/TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $34,620 $267,127
TIFFANY KERNS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $31,117 $261,279
STEPHEN PARKER CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTANY SCHAFFER VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HASKELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EILEEN VALOIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIE SMYTHE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE CANNON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE GALANTE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH VAN VALKENBURG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN FAIRCHILD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLA FARRIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE DUNGAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYNE PARRISH DIRECTOR 2.00
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 $5,378,796 $3,184,961 $15,823,122 $2,193,835
2024 $4,321,613 $2,423,061 $13,893,513 $1,898,552
2023 $4,441,791 $1,507,192 $11,027,480 $2,934,599
2022 $2,339,008 $1,146,398 $8,744,093 $1,192,610
2021 $1,317,305 $1,829,805 $8,861,789 $-512,500
2020 $4,909,177 $5,059,222 $6,954,785 $-150,045
2019 $4,566,195 $4,533,065 $7,552,576 $33,130
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