Nonprofit · EIN 46-3932746
SOUNDS ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $882,117 | $899,536 | -$17,419 | $444,398 | $17,586 | $426,812 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $802,464 | $714,665 | $87,799 | $473,680 | $29,449 | $444,231 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $640,937 | $673,292 | -$32,355 | $383,633 | $27,201 | $356,432 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $618,382
- of which government grants
- $53,850
- Program service revenue
- $225,902
- Investment income
- $9,329
- Net income from fundraising events
- $27,874
- Other revenue
- $28,504
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $167,472
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,997
- Other salaries and wages
- $268,037
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $387,648
- Professional fundraising fees
- $9,768
- Accounting fees
- $9,105
- Occupancy
- $67,311
- Travel
- $16,431
- Depreciation
- $104
- Program services (functional)
- $682,957
- Management and general (functional)
- $103,534
- Fundraising (functional)
- $113,045
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $473,680
- Total assets, end of year
- $444,398
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,586
- Net assets, end of year
- $426,812
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $426,812
- Gross receipts
- $916,650
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON K | FOUNDER/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $80,997 |
| LARSON M | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BABIC S | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HALAVAIS J | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON K | FOUNDER/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $79,510 |
| FISCHER I | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STOFFLE R | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BABIC S | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| HALAVAIS J | OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TONY BELL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEVONTE CUMMINGS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT DONAT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HEATHER EYERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON FINCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ILLYA RISKE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTY STRAUCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON K | FOUNDER/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $72,158 |
| FISCHER I | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DONAT R | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PETERSON M | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STOFFLE R | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHNSON V | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BELL T | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GONZALEZ E | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MELTON F | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RISKE I | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STRAUCH C | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5021 N 20TH ST 44497, PHOENIX, AZ 85016-4166
- In care of
- % KIRK JOHNSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KIRK JOHNSON, PO BOX 44497, PHOENIX, AZ 85064
- Signed the 990
- KIRK JOHNSON, FOUNDER & CEO
- Phone
- (623) 349-4774
- Website
- SOUNDSACADEMY.ORG
- 990-N for 2014 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: KIRK JOHNSON, 1620 E CAMBRIDGE Room/Suite 5, PHOENIX AZ 85006. Mailing address: 1620 E CAMBRIDGE Apt 5, PHOENIX AZ 85006.
- Return prepared by
- LAVOIE & COMPANY PC
Mission
OUR VISION IS TO PROVIDE MUSIC EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO A WIDE VARIETY OF CHILDREN WHILE REMOVING ANY BARRIERS THAT CHILDREN MAY HAVE IN RECEIVING QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- SOUNDS ACADEMY IS A NON-PROFIT MUSIC EDUCATION ORGANIZATION THAT TEACHES, MENTORS, AND PROVIDES MUSICAL EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH. STUDENTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL LESSONS AND GROUP CLASSES ON ALL INSTRUMENTS AND VOICE. INSTRUMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD ONE. SOUNDS ACADEMY STUDENTS LEARN THE CHARACTER VALUES OF CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP, PERSEVERANCE, RESILIENCE, AND TEAMWORK THROUGH MUSIC EDUCATION. WE TEACH THESE VALUES IN OUR MUSICAL ACCESS PROGRAM, WHICH CONNECTS STUDENTS TO LIVE MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS THROUGH OUR INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOOS, OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR LOWER INCOME SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS, OUR SOLO PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION, AND THE COLLECTIVE ENSEMBLES THAT TEACH MUSIC THEORY AND ENSEMBLE PLAYING TECHNIQUES.Expenses $682,957 · grants $167,472 · revenue $882,117
- SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 2014, WE HAVE GIVEN OVER 73,000 LESSONS AND CLASSES. OVER 25,000 STUDENTS HAVEBEEN EXPOSED TO LIVE MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS THROUGH OUR MUSICAL ACCESS PROGRAM. WE HAVE GIVEN OVER$500,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CAMPS, ANDCOLLEGE. TODAY WE HAVE OVER 400 STUDENTS IN OUR SOLO AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT RECEIVE INSTRUMENTSAND WEEKLY INSTRUCTION.
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3932746
- 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
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $444,398
- Income (IRS master file)
- $916,650
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $882,117 | $899,536 | $444,398 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $802,464 | $714,665 | $473,680 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $640,937 | $673,292 | $383,633 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $774,966 | $534,939 | $396,269 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: KIRK JOHNSON Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | July 31, 2015 | ≤ $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 46-3932746).
Questions about SOUNDS ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of SOUNDS ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUNDS ACADEMY is 46-3932746.
- Is SOUNDS ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to SOUNDS ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUNDS ACADEMY 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 SOUNDS ACADEMY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUNDS ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUNDS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names KIRK JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUNDS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOUNDS ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $882,117, expenses of $899,536 and total assets of $444,398 at year end.
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