Southwest Music Education Association

EIN: 810832391 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Chino Hills, CA

Total Revenue
$262,512
Total Expenses
$251,633
Total Assets
$192,936
Net Assets
$192,679
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Adrian Kist
Phone
9094370287
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Southwest Music Education Association, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $263K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $252K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF MEANS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $50
Program Service Revenue $252,172
Investment Income $4,323
Other Revenue $5,967
TOTAL REVENUE $262,512

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $39,870
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $148,749
Other Expenses $211,763
TOTAL EXPENSES $251,633

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $262,512 $260,502 +0.0%
Expenses $251,633 $243,702 +0.0%
Net Income $10,879 $16,800 -0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
2
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
$12,300
Total Directors
1
$6,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Chris Williams Director of Operations 15.00
$13,824 $0 $13,824
Adrian Kist President 2.00
Officer Director
$6,000 $0 $6,000
Tim Benge Vice President 2.00
Officer
$3,300 $0 $3,300
Michael Spillman Vice President 2.00
Officer
$3,000 $0 $3,000
Michael LLoyd Secretary 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Steven Ems CFO 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 $262,512 $251,633 $192,936 $10,879
2024 $260,502 $243,702 $181,800 $16,800
2023 $231,123 $198,639 $165,000 $32,484
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