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Nonprofit · EIN 33-2485774

FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND

Tax-exempt · RENO, NV 89511

Financials

$146K$113K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$146,155$112,707$33,448$106,785$8,531$98,254
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$91,005
Program service revenue
$46,863
Investment income
$287
Net income from fundraising events
$8,000
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$66,750
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$25,611
Printing, publications and postage
$4,335
Other expenses
$16,011
Program services (functional)
$5,386

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$86,425
Total assets, end of year
$106,785
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,531
Net assets, end of year
$98,254
Cash, savings and investments
$98,986
Gross receipts
$146,155

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stanford H GoodmanPresident, Treasurer30$0
Lynn GoodmanSecretary5$0
Nettie OliverioIndependent Director2$0
Mike MayIndependent Director3$0
Sean McGuireIndependent Director2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10598 RUE ST RAPHAEL, RENO, NV 89511-4307
In care of
% STANFORD GOODMAN
Signed the 990-EZ
Stanford Goodman, President
Phone
(775) 241-8872

Mission

To promote and provide support for touring musicians to play multiple private and public shows in Northern Nevada and, in future, other Mountain West communities. The music business model for lesser-known but nationally-touring and critically acclaimed artists has been severely impacted by streaming, making live performance the only realistic revenue anchor. Radius clauses and tight margins at financially-challenged public venues force superb artists to skip these markets OR to generate disappointing revenues that barely cover their costs. For the Song promotes FREE shows at private residential communities that then subsidize public venue offers -- delivering profitable multi-show visits in the community. Every dollar we generate for Artists before or doing every show goes to the artist, as we take on promotion, lodging, hospitality, production and artist curation via the fund, delivering great artistry that might not otherwise stop in communities of 200-500K population bases.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In 2025, we hosted 9 different outstanding Artist Visits and promoted 23 shows -- 14 in public venues subsidized by 9 private shows. Artists left with no costs for housing, production, hospitality or promotion AND received an average of $7444 in fees from private donations and public venue contracts, dwarfing previous stops in Reno. Additionally, we signed two private clubs in addition to The Club at ArrowCreek for 2026 -- Montreux and Rancharrah clubs. We have been on radio and television, been invited on multiple podcasts and will be "keynote" speaking at the regions' Club Manager's Association of America in mid-may. Our club partners see increased membership satisfaction and NO increase in costs due to For the Song's model. This year we plan for 13 artist visits and over 30 shows promoted. Please note that in prior years we ran operations through the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada -- their 990 would have reported on all 2024 and a few tests in 2023 -- all Revenues and Expenses went directly through the Community Foundation. For "Grants and Allocations," I added Hospitality and Housing ($11,729) to the number previously described by Artist. Production was handled in the "Contractors" number. Additional Direct Program Service Expenses: Show/Artist Promotion: $5386
    Expenses $5,386 · grants $66,750
  • We have established superb relationships with a number of public venues, including Nashville Social Club, Piper's Opera House, Red Dog Saloon, Valhalla Tahoe, The Alpine, Reno Public Market, Loud as Folk/Nevada Museum of Art.
  • We have established a relationship with the University of Nevada Reno and work with 6 students as Reynolds School of Journalism interns. We get great work and creativity, educate future leaders and develop content for Artists free to them.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
33-2485774
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$106,785
Income (IRS master file)
$146,155

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$146,155$112,707$106,785XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-2485774).

Questions about FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND

What is the EIN of FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND is 33-2485774.
Is FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FOR THE SONG CHARITABLE FUND have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $146,155, expenses of $112,707 and total assets of $106,785 at year end.

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