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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2438992

MUSIC FOR SENIORS

Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37203

Financials

$611K$639K2023$616K$691K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MUSIC FOR SENIORS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$616,312$690,548-$74,236$96,111$47,710$48,401
June 30, 2024990$611,496$638,894-$27,398$197,690$75,053$122,637
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$430,641
of which government grants
$97,750
Program service revenue
$194,800
Investment income
$754
Net income from fundraising events
-$9,883
Other revenue
-$9,883

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$71,814
Other salaries and wages
$133,468
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$221,406
Professional fundraising fees
$72,000
Legal fees
$1,440
Accounting fees
$54,400
Occupancy
$5,750
Travel
$5,831
Depreciation
$1,118
Program services (functional)
$457,197
Management and general (functional)
$45,117
Fundraising (functional)
$188,234

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$197,690
Total assets, end of year
$96,111
Total liabilities, end of year
$47,710
Net assets, end of year
$48,401
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,640
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,951
Net assets with donor restrictions
$45,450
Gross receipts
$651,171
Employees
3
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
TN

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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LIZ KELLYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$71,814
ANTHONY BARTONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
–$0
CARLA CHAMBERLAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LUCIA FOLKBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
–$0
LIBBY GARDNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SUSANNAH GIBBONSBOARD PAST C
Trustee or director
–$0
DESIREE HOCUTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MARK MILLERBOARD TREASU
Trustee or director
–$0
ABBEY THOMASBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director
–$0
ERIK WERNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROB JACKINTERIM EXEC
Officer
40$100,000
ANTHONY BARTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CARLA CHAMBERLAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LUCIA FOLKBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
–$0
LIBBY GARDNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SUSANNAH GIBBONSBOARD PAST C
Trustee or director
–$0
DESIREE HOCUTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MACKENZIE KOUPALBOARD TREASU
Trustee or director
–$0
MARK MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ABBEY THOMASBOARD SECRET
Trustee or director
–$0
ERIK WERNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
161 RAINS AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37203-5330
In care of
% SARAH MARTIN MCCONNELL
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
161 Rains AV, Nashville TN 37203
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LIZ KELLY, 161 RAINS AVENUE, NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Sarah Martin McConnell, 514 S 11th Street, Nashville TN 37206
Signed the 990
LIZ KELLY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(615) 330-1937
Return prepared by
EDMONDSON BETZLER & DAME PLLC

Mission

"SHARING LIVE MUSIC, LIGHTING UP LIVES" MUSIC FOR SENIORS CONNECTS AREA MUSICIANS WITH OLDER ADULTS THROUGH LIVE AND INTERACTIVE MUSIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE SENIORS - PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLBEING, REDUCING ISOLATION AND ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. WE CONNECT INDIVIDUALS: MUSIC IS OUR VEHICLE. WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION VIA THREE DISTINCT LIVE MUSIC PROGRAMS: 1)OUR INTERACTIVE OUTREACH IS DELIVERED TO OLDER ADULT GROUPS IN RECREATIONAL AND CARE SETTINGS AND IS DESIGNED TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE ALL PARTICIPANTS. IN ADDITION TO OUR REGULAR OUTREACH PROGRAMS, WE ALSO OFFER SPECIALIZED, PROPRIETARY MUSIC MAKING OUTREACH SESSIONS (MMOS) WHICH ARE LED BY OUR TRAINED MUSICIAN FACILITATORS. MMOS INCORPORATE PLAYING PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS WITH SINGING FOR IMMERSIVE IN-THE-MOMENT IMPROVISED MUSICMAKING EXPERIENCES. 2)WE PRODUCE FREE PUBLIC CONCERTS, WITH A MONTHLY WEEKDAY EVENT AT A VARIETY OF ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY LOCATIONS: OUR FREE DAYTIME CONCERT SERIES. 3)OUR

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MUSIC FOR SENIORS PROGRAMS CONSIST OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH, PUBLIC CONCERTS, AND EDUCATION. MUSICIAN PARTNERS FACILITATE INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS WITH GROUPS IN RECREATIONAL AND CARE SETTINGS, MONTHLY FREE DAYTIME CONCERTS, AND LIVE LEARNING LABS. MUSIC FOR SENIORS PROVIDED 1,924 PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR WITH 53,283 PARTICIPANTS.
    Expenses $457,197 · revenue $194,800

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-2438992
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$96,111
Income (IRS master file)
$651,171

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$616,312$690,548$96,111IRS
990June 2024$611,496$638,894$197,690XML
990June 2023$487,280$563,655$206,142IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Sarah Martin McConnell
June 30, 2014≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 35-2438992).

Questions about MUSIC FOR SENIORS

What is the EIN of MUSIC FOR SENIORS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSIC FOR SENIORS is 35-2438992.
Is MUSIC FOR SENIORS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to MUSIC FOR SENIORS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MUSIC FOR SENIORS 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 MUSIC FOR SENIORS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MUSIC FOR SENIORS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MUSIC FOR SENIORS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LIZ KELLY.
Who are the officers and directors of MUSIC FOR SENIORS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,814 (LIZ KELLY, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does MUSIC FOR SENIORS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $616,312, expenses of $690,548 and total assets of $96,111 at year end.

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