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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1510927

A CHILDS SONG INC

Tax-exempt · THORNTON, CO 80241

Financials

$636K$634K2023$515K$569K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of A CHILDS SONG INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$514,845$568,978-$54,133$152,296$151,224$1,072
December 31, 2023990$635,927$634,361$1,566$187,258$49,369$137,889
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$267,939
of which government grants
$127,177
Program service revenue
$216,306
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$30,600
Other revenue
$30,600

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$74,567
Other salaries and wages
$167,056
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$292,947
Professional fundraising fees
$36,866
Occupancy
$101,082
Travel
$15,399
Depreciation
$2,913
Program services (functional)
$349,784
Management and general (functional)
$132,202
Fundraising (functional)
$86,992

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$187,258
Total assets, end of year
$152,296
Total liabilities, end of year
$151,224
Net assets, end of year
$1,072
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,737
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,072
Gross receipts
$514,845
Employees
16
Volunteers
116
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
CO

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SANDY TAYLOREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
35$74,567
MARC TROSTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$1,700
TOBY GALLEGOSVICE CHAIR/T
Trustee or director, Officer
1$400
ANDY HALLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SIERRA HAMILTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHELLE REEVESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNN WOHLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sandy TaylorExecutive Director
Officer
35$71,558
Kristen OrlandoAssistant Director
Officer
36$65,946
Marc TrostDirector
Trustee or director
2$2,592
Lynn WohlerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sierra TaylorDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Andy HallPresident
Trustee or director
4$0
Tobias GallegosVice President
Trustee or director
1$0
Mauri TaylorDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michelle ReevesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12301 GRANT ST, THORNTON, CO 80241-3138
In care of
% SANDY L TAYLOR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SANDY TAYLOR, 12301 GRANT AVE SUITE 200, THORNTON, CO 80241
Signed the 990
SANDY TAYLOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(303) 460-7408
Return prepared by
TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY

Mission

A CHILDS SONG NURTURES AN APPRECIATION FOR MUSIC WHILE PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION TO SHARE THE DEVELOPMENTAL, HEALING AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • IN-HOUSE INSTRUCTION: WE OFFER PERSONALIZED MUSIC LESSONS AND MOVEMENT PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGEST AND LEVELS. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LESSONS, IN-PERSON AND ONLINE, ARE PROVIDED AT OUR MAIN STUDIO IN THORNTON. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE MELODY GYM AND INTERACTIVE METRONOME.
    Expenses $235,241 · revenue $216,306
  • COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS: COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF CLIENTS WITH PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. A CHILDS SONG HAS ADAPTED OUR GROUP AND PRIVATE INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WHO LEARN AT THEIR OWN UNIQUE PACE. OUR LESSONS ARE TAUGHT BY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY AREAS OF THOSE NEEDS. MANY OF OUR MUSIC TEACHERS ARE ALSO CERTIFIED IN MUSIC THERAPY, IM, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
    Expenses $92,769
  • SCHOOLS OUTREACH - GRANT FUNDING COUPLED WITH GENEROUS DONATIONS FROM OUR SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY ENABLES A CHILDS SONG TO OFFER SPECIALIZED MUSIC EDUCATION AT AREA SCHOOLS. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS IN THE DENVER METRO AREA, WE HAVE PROVIDED MUSIC PROGRAMMING IN NUMEROUS DISTRICTS, ENHANCING EXISTING MUSIC PROGRAMS AND EVEN DEVELOPING CORE MUSIC CURRICULUM IN UNDERFUNDED SCHOOLS. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE FUN AND EDUCATIONAL AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. OUR INSTRUCTORS TRAVEL WITH KEYBOARDS, DRUMS, GUITARS, UKULELES AND WHATEVER OTHER INSTRUMENTS WILL HELP SERVE THOSE THEY SUPPORT AND CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS TO MEET THE SCHOOLS BEFORE, DURING AND/OR AFTER SCHOOL NEEDS.
    Expenses $21,774

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1510927
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$152,296
Income (IRS master file)
$514,845

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$514,845$568,978$152,296IRS
990December 2023$635,927$634,361$187,258XML
990December 2022$623,213$606,254$206,218IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 84-1510927).

Questions about A CHILDS SONG INC

What is the EIN of A CHILDS SONG INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of A CHILDS SONG INC is 84-1510927.
Is A CHILDS SONG INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to A CHILDS SONG INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does A CHILDS SONG 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 A CHILDS SONG INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did A CHILDS SONG INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of A CHILDS SONG INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SANDY TAYLOR.
Who are the officers and directors of A CHILDS SONG INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,567 (SANDY TAYLOR, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does A CHILDS SONG INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $514,845, expenses of $568,978 and total assets of $152,296 at year end.

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