2025-09-11T15:33:53-05:00 2024-12-31 831894437 ADVANTAGE ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS LLC 12945 114TH AVE N LARGO FL 33774 990EZ 2024-01-01 943467612 INSTRUMENTS OF CHANGE INC INST 8133159762 1306 ESTATEWOOD DRIVE BRANDON FL 33510 GLEN SCHUBERT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8133159762 2025-09-11 1 0 TRACI RODRIGUEZ P01632580 8134229766 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X HTTP://WWW.INSTRUMENTSOFCHANGE.COM/ X X 191864 X 191339 525 191864 47813 2815 9180 250 77756 137814 54050 74694 0 128744 X 77237 129044 77237 129044 2543 300 74694 128744 X MUSIC EDUCATION TO PROFOUNDLY IMPACT THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN THROUGH THE GIFTS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DONATION, INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE.OUR PRIMARY OUTREACH IS A 5TH GRADE BAND PROGRAM IN TITLE 1 SCHOOLS. THE ASPECT THAT MAKES US DIFFERENT IS THAT, WHILE LEARNING TO PLAY, WE PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EACH STUDENT TO EARN AN INSTRUMENT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND. WE HAVE DEVELOPED AN EFFICIENT OPERATIONAL MODEL TO BRING INSTRUMENTS AND INSTRUCTION TO THEIR SCHOOL. WE HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED THE INSTRUMENTS OF CHANGE CURRICULUM TO ALLOW FOR GREATER LONG-TERM SUCCESS FOR THE STUDENTS. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS WE HAVE SEEN STUDENTS FROM TITLE 1 SCHOOLS GO ON TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AND NOW INTO COLLEGE ON FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS BECAUSE OF THEIR MUSIC.OUR 2024 IOC BAND PROGRAMS WERE HELD AT THE STUDENT'S SCHOOL ELIMINATING THE NEED TO TRAVEL TO THE PROGRAM. THE REQUIRED CLASSES MEET AFTER SCHOOL TWICE EACH WEEK, FOR ONE HOUR EACH DAY, FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SCHOOL YEAR.IN 2024, WE WERE ABLE TO PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS AND TO LAUNCH PROGRAMS AT TWO NEW SCHOOLS BECAUSE OF SUBSTANTIAL GRANTS RECEIVED, ONE UNSOLICITED AND ONE PROJECT SPECIFIC . 0 0 0 GLEN SCHUBERT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5.00 0 0 0 GAYLE MILLER DIRECTOR 3.00 0 0 0 LYNN HAWKINS DIRECTOR 0.25 0 0 0 SANTO CANNONE DIRECTOR 1.25 0 0 0 DR DAKEYAN DRE GRAHAM PRESIDENT 1.75 0 0 0 KRIS AEBISCHER VICE PRESIDENT 0.75 0 0 0 DAVID ARITUS TREASURER 1.25 0 0 0 LINDA CASSALLY SECRETARY 1.25 0 0 0 RACHAEL SCHUBERT PROGRAM DIRECTOR 20.00 47813 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FL GLEN SCHUBERT 1306 ESTATEWOOD DRIVE BRANDON FL 33510 8133159762 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 73415 115659 80135 96668 101537 467414 73415 115659 80135 96668 101537 467414 317838 149576 467414 0.32000 X ALTHOUGH INSTRUMENTS OF CHANGE, INC. ("IOC") DOES NOT MEET THE MECHANICAL 33.333% PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST, THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST OF TREAS. REG. 1.170A-9(F)(3). IOC DEMONSTRATES BROAD-BASED PUBLIC SUPPORT THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND LOCAL BUSINESSES; STRONG COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND RESPONSIVENESS; INCLUSIVE SERVICE TO A CHARITABLE CLASS; GOVERNANCE BY A REPRESENTATIVE AND INDEPENDENT BOARD; AND THE ABSENCE OF PRIVATE BENEFIT OR INUREMENT. TAKEN TOGETHER, THESE FACTORS ESTABLISH THAT IOC IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED AND OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.________________________________________1. CHARITABLE CLASS AND INCLUSIVITY (BROAD PUBLIC PARTICIPATION)" IOC PROVIDES FREE AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION AND INSTRUMENTS TO STUDENTS IN EIGHT TITLE 1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA." THESE SCHOOLS SERVE PREDOMINANTLY LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME (LMI) HOUSEHOLDS AND ARE DESIGNATED UNDER THE COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION (CEP) FOR FREE MEALS." THE PROGRAM BENEFITS A DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION, INCLUDING HISPANIC/LATINO, BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN, WHITE, MULTIRACIAL, ASIAN, AND AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS." SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY, NOT TO A LIMITED OR CLOSED GROUP.2. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND RESPONSIVENESS (COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION AND ENGAGEMENT)" IOC COLLABORATES WITH HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO IDENTIFY SCHOOLS MOST IN NEED OF ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. SELECTION CRITERIA INCLUDE DEMONSTRATED NEED, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, AND STUDENT INTEREST." THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ONGOING COMMUNICATION WITH PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL STAFF TO ADAPT PROGRAMMING TO EACH SCHOOL COMMUNITY." PARENTS AND FAMILIES ARE ENGAGED THROUGH SCHOOL EVENTS, PERFORMANCES, AND PARENT NIGHTS." LOCATING PROGRAMS DIRECTLY ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES REMOVES COST AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS FOR LMI STUDENTS.3. CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND PUBLIC BENEFIT (EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OPERATIONS)" IOC'S AFTER-SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM PROMOTES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT." RESEARCH CONFIRMS MUSIC EDUCATION IMPROVES PERFORMANCE IN MATH, ENGLISH, AND SCIENCE, INCREASES IQ, AND REDUCES DROPOUT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RISK." IOC'S EARNED INSTRUMENT INITIATIVE PROVIDES FREE PERSONAL INSTRUMENTS AND REPAIRS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, RELIEVING FINANCIAL BURDEN ON FAMILIES AND ENCOURAGING LONG-TERM PARTICIPATION." PROGRAMS CULTIVATE DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, RESPONSIBILITY, AND PERSEVERANCE, PROVIDING LASTING PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT." ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND RELIEVE THE BURDENS OF POVERTY.4. NATURE AND BREADTH OF SUPPORT (BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT DESPITE " IOC RECEIVES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM SMALL INDIVIDUAL DONORS, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS." THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY SOLICITS PUBLIC SUPPORT THROUGH ONLINE GIVING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS." PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, ALONG WITH A PUBLIC WEBSITE, BROADEN DONOR PARTICIPATION." ALTHOUGH THE 33?% SUPPORT TEST IS NOT MET MECHANICALLY, THE BREADTH OF CONTRIBUTORS AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS DEMONSTRATES WIDE PUBLIC SUPPORT.5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNANCE (ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE PUBLIC)" IOC IS GOVERNED BY A SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY." BOARD MEMBERS SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION AND ARE NOT FINANCIALLY INTERESTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS." MEMBERS INCLUDE PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND VOLUNTEERS." THIS DIVERSE BOARD ENSURES ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS.6. ABSENCE OF PRIVATE INTERESTS (NO INUREMENT OR PRIVATE BENEFIT)" NO PART OF IOC'S NET EARNINGS BENEFITS ANY PRIVATE SHAREHOLDER OR INDIVIDUAL." ALL REVENUE IS USED EXCLUSIVELY TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES." THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS ARE STRUCTURED TO PREVENT PRIVATE BENEFIT AND TO ENSURE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE CLASSES. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 - OTHER REVENUE DESCRIPTION: DONATION REVENUE. AMOUNT: 525. FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION: PAYROLL FEES. AMOUNT: 649. DESCRIPTION: CONTRACT LABOR PROGRAMS. AMOUNT: 3,480. DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR STIPEND. AMOUNT: 2,690. DESCRIPTION: MEETINGS - PROGRAM. AMOUNT: 3,672. DESCRIPTION: VOLUNTEER GIFTS - PROGRAMS. AMOUNT: 200. DESCRIPTION: SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 2,948. DESCRIPTION: MEALS AND CATERING. AMOUNT: 2,217. DESCRIPTION: PHOTO AND VIDEO. AMOUNT: 1,748. DESCRIPTION: PROGRAMS: MUSIC HEALS US. AMOUNT: 291. DESCRIPTION: REPAIRS. AMOUNT: 4,346. DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENTAL RENTAL. AMOUNT: 29,186. DESCRIPTION: INSTRUMENT STORAGE. AMOUNT: 2,251. DESCRIPTION: EARNED INSTRUMENTS. AMOUNT: 10,359. DESCRIPTION: STUDENT ACTIVITIES. AMOUNT: 1,090. DESCRIPTION: MEETINGS. AMOUNT: 160. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 1,231. DESCRIPTION: WEBSITE. AMOUNT: 3,734. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 1,129. DESCRIPTION: PAYROLL TAX EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 3,658. DESCRIPTION: CONTRACT LABOR - FUNDRAISING. AMOUNT: 2,420. DESCRIPTION: MARKETING. AMOUNT: 297. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 77,756. FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & ACCRUED EXPENSES. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 2,543. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 300. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.