Nonprofit · EIN 62-1404863
LEADERSHIP MUSIC
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $594,378 | $530,235 | $64,143 | $2,292,848 | $6,170 | $2,286,678 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $621,806 | $491,605 | $130,201 | $2,153,522 | $9,702 | $2,143,820 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $613,612 | $513,063 | $100,549 | $1,964,644 | $39,517 | $1,925,127 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $414,402
- of which government grants
- $15,731
- Program service revenue
- $116,198
- Investment income
- $63,778
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $131,989
- Other salaries and wages
- $100,033
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $307,874
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,000
- Travel
- $16,207
- Depreciation
- $4,778
- Program services (functional)
- $335,174
- Management and general (functional)
- $149,397
- Fundraising (functional)
- $45,664
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,153,522
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,292,848
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,170
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,286,678
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,131
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,639,107
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $647,571
- Gross receipts
- $594,378
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE SCHWARTZ LINN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 44 | $100,659 |
| SCOTT GEROW | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| NEAL SPIELBERG | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| KELLI HAYWOOD | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRAD BISSELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE EGGART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE CARROLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID BOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NIC DUGGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EMILY EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOE GALANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BEVILLE DUNKERELY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MITCH GLAZIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PHIL HUGHLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MASON HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE TIGARD KAMMERER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CRAIG DUNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALLISON WARREN SIMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MANUEL DELGADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JACKIE PATILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TERA HEALEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANDREW KAUTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LISA PURCELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| VICTORIA MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHATERINE MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ADAM WEISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LANE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RONDAL RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE SCHWARTZ LINN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 44 | $103,162 |
| KELLI HAYWOOD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| SCOTT GEROW | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEBBIE CARROLL | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARGHIE EVANS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW KAUTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD BISSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID BOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NIC DUGGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EMILY EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOE GALANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BEVILLE DUNKERELY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MITCH GLAZIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PHIL HUGHLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MASON HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KAMMERER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TORIE MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ALLISON WARREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MANUEL DELGADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JACKIE PATILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DIANE PEARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVE POMEROY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LISA PURCELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NEAL SPIELBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN STROHM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ADAM WEISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LANE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RONDAL RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBBIE SCHWARTZ LINN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 44 | $101,779 |
| DEBBIE CARROLL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| KELLI HAYWOOD | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID KELLS | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARGHIE EVANS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW KAUTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD BISSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID BOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NIC DUGGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EMILY EVANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOE GALANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SCOTT GEROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MITCH GLAZIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PHIL HUGHLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MASON HUNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KAMMERER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JERRY KIMBROUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TORIE MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HEATHER MCBEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JACKIE PATILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DIANE PEARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVE POMEROY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LISA PURCELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NEAL SPIELBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN STROHM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RACHEL WHITNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LANE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRET WOLCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 340020, NASHVILLE, TN 37203-0020
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT GEROW, PO BOX 120478, NASHVILLE, TN 37212
- Signed the 990
- DEBBIE SCHWARTZ LINN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (615) 770-7090
- Website
- WWW.LEADERSHIPMUSIC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TINA LUFFMAN CPA
Mission
THE MISSION OF LEADERSHIP MUSIC IS TO CULTIVATE A FORWARD-THINKING COMMUNITY OF LEADERS WHO IMPACT THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE PROGRAM IS AN ANNUAL SERIES OF ISSUE-ORIENT EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, WHERE LEADERS OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND RELATED FIELDS ADDRESS TOPICS IMPACTING THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY, IN THE NASHVILLE AREA AND WORLDWIDE.Expenses $335,174 · revenue $116,198
- LEADERSHIP MUSIC HELD SEVERAL ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT EVENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WITH THE INTENTION OF ENGAGEMENT INTEREST IN THEIR ALUMNI AND ENCOURAGING INVOLVEMENT IN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.
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
- 62-1404863
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,292,848
- Income (IRS master file)
- $594,378
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $594,378 | $530,235 | $2,292,848 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $621,806 | $491,605 | $2,153,522 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $613,612 | $513,063 | $1,964,644 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 62-1404863).
Questions about LEADERSHIP MUSIC
- What is the EIN of LEADERSHIP MUSIC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADERSHIP MUSIC is 62-1404863.
- Is LEADERSHIP MUSIC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to LEADERSHIP MUSIC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEADERSHIP MUSIC 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 LEADERSHIP MUSIC 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 LEADERSHIP MUSIC 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 LEADERSHIP MUSIC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SCOTT GEROW.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEADERSHIP MUSIC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,659 (DEBBIE SCHWARTZ LINN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LEADERSHIP MUSIC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $594,378, expenses of $530,235 and total assets of $2,292,848 at year end.
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