Desert Sounds Performing Arts Inc

EIN: 352343558 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Mesa, AZ

Total Revenue
$188,837
Total Expenses
$183,916
Total Assets
$85,291
Net Assets
$84,031
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
Jennifer Crews
Phone
4803044762
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

Desert Sounds Performing Arts Inc, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $189K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 62% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

We help underserved children explore and experience the musical arts by lending instruments and providing ancillary supplies, lessons and performance opportunities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $104,146

Through music, we empower children with life skills to become responsible adults. We do this by providing dearly needed instruments, music lessons, mentoring, programming and performance...

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Through music, we empower children with life skills to become responsible adults. We do this by providing dearly needed instruments, music lessons, mentoring, programming and performance opportunities.

Program 2

Jeremy ProjectThe Jeremy Project gave 296 children from 57 schools from Coolidge, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, San Tan Valley, and Glendale, Arizona, the opportunity to learn and play a band or...

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Jeremy ProjectThe Jeremy Project gave 296 children from 57 schools from Coolidge, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Phoenix, San Tan Valley, and Glendale, Arizona, the opportunity to learn and play a band or orchestral instrument of their choice, enabling them to participate in their respective school band or orchestral programs. The Jeremy Project underscores the communitys dedication to fostering musical education while enhancing the school experience for low-income, at-risk children.

Program 3

Musical MentorsThe Musical Mentors program served 19% more students this year. The program helps students hone their musical abilities, offers support in navigating everyday challenges, and...

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Musical MentorsThe Musical Mentors program served 19% more students this year. The program helps students hone their musical abilities, offers support in navigating everyday challenges, and celebrated student achievement during the winter and summer recitals. Our approach to learning enhanced the students musical skills and imparted versatile life skills that extend beyond the realm of music. The Musical Mentors program continues to bridge the gap between musical education and personal growth, as its impact is felt in the students flourishing talents, the communitys support, and the nurturing of well-rounded individuals.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $113,220
Program Service Revenue $60,247
Investment Income $277
Other Revenue $15,093
TOTAL REVENUE $188,837

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $54,885
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $104,146
Other Expenses $129,031
TOTAL EXPENSES $183,916

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $188,837 $116,721 +0.6%
Expenses $183,916 $102,001 +0.8%
Net Income $4,921 $14,720 -0.7%
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
6

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
2
$15,000
Total Directors
2
$15,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jennifer Crews President & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$15,000 $0 $15,000
Lorah Neville Chairperson 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Soto Treasurer 2.00
Officer
$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 $188,837 $183,916 $85,291 $4,921
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