Nonprofit · EIN 35-2575478
S COOL SOUNDS INC
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11231
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $574,873 | $547,042 | $27,831 | $170,636 | $7,320 | $163,316 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $447,788 | $461,936 | -$14,148 | $137,295 | $1,810 | $135,485 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $274,948
- of which government grants
- $88,340
- Program service revenue
- $299,900
- Investment income
- $25
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $17,957
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $151,341
- Other salaries and wages
- $247,809
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $437,507
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,225
- Travel
- $9,013
- Program services (functional)
- $496,825
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,858
- Fundraising (functional)
- $18,359
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $137,295
- Total assets, end of year
- $170,636
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,320
- Net assets, end of year
- $163,316
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $163,316
- Gross receipts
- $574,873
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Brooks | Executive Dir. Officer | 20 | $78,703 |
| NINA STERN | Founder and Dir Trustee or director | 16 | $47,250 |
| DAVE ADEWUMI | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 16 | $25,388 |
| CAROLINE GIASSI | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA STUART | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| PETER FABER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY SNIDER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALISON PAVIA | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARIN BROOKES | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN NEUWIRT | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY ELITCHER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KRYSTAL HAWES | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN PACE WEISS | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Brooks | Executive Dir. Officer | 20 | $70,702 |
| NINA STERN | Founder and Dir Trustee or director | 16 | $43,000 |
| DAVE ADEWUMI | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 16 | $15,325 |
| CAROLINE GIASSI | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA STUART | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| PETER FABER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY SNIDER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALISON PAVIA | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN NEUWIRT | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONY ELITCHER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KRYSTAL HAWES | Board of Dir. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 111 2ND PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-5336
- Signed the 990
- SARA STUART, Board Chair
- Phone
- (917) 362-3071
- Website
- ScoolSounds.org
- Return prepared by
- Dinowitz & Bove CPAs
Mission
The Corporation's primary exempt purpose is to use the power of music to inspire, educate and connect children and communities.
Program accomplishments
- NYC K-12 MUSIC TRAINING SEQUENTIAL MUSIC TRAINING PROVIDED TO 6,004 STUDENTS IN NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.PARTNERS TO PROVIDE INTERNATIONAL K-12 MUSIC TRAINING. SEQUENTIAL MUSIC TRAINING PROVIDED TO 200 STUDENTS IN NAIROBI KENYA. ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR ONSITE TEACHERS.ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES SITE PROVIDES FREE VIDEO-BASED MUSIC LESSONS, DOWNLOADABLE LESSON PLANS, AND ACTIVITIES FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO USE TO DEEPEN AND EXTEND IN-PERSON MUSIC RESIDENCIES AND CREATE RICH INTER-CURRICULAR CONNECTIONS.Expenses $496,825 · grants $17,957 · revenue $299,900
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-2575478
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $170,636
- Income (IRS master file)
- $574,873
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $574,873 | $547,042 | $170,636 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $447,788 | $461,936 | $137,295 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $539,595 | $523,246 | $150,072 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 35-2575478).
Questions about S COOL SOUNDS INC
- What is the EIN of S COOL SOUNDS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of S COOL SOUNDS INC is 35-2575478.
- Is S COOL SOUNDS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to S COOL SOUNDS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does S COOL SOUNDS INC 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 S COOL SOUNDS INC 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 S COOL SOUNDS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of S COOL SOUNDS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,703 (Louise Brooks, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does S COOL SOUNDS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $574,873, expenses of $547,042 and total assets of $170,636 at year end.
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