Nonprofit · EIN 86-3083834
MUSIC IN PLACE
Tax-exempt · SONOMA, CA 95476
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $429,959 | $366,891 | $63,068 | $180,533 | $7,525 | $173,008 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $258,414 | $209,788 | $48,626 | $109,940 | $0 | $109,940 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $326,905 | $300,199 | $26,706 | $61,314 | $0 | $61,314 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $307,989
- Program service revenue
- $126,477
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$4,507
- Other revenue
- -$4,507
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $50,417
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $126,836
- Professional fundraising fees
- $7,115
- Accounting fees
- $6,442
- Travel
- $3,247
- Program services (functional)
- $311,094
- Management and general (functional)
- $48,682
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,115
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $109,940
- Total assets, end of year
- $180,533
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,525
- Net assets, end of year
- $173,008
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $173,008
- Gross receipts
- $442,678
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Cooper Bingham | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $50,417 |
| David Poe | Chair/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Gene DOvidio | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph Lerer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Pamela Rose | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rodman Marymor | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Joel Ginsberg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jan Erickson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Vanessa Glamore | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Sinnott | Mkting Adm Off. Officer | 30 | $39,708 |
| David Poe | Chair/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Gene DOvidio | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Lerer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Pamela Rose | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rodman Marymor | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Joel Ginsberg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Strader | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $71,680 | $4,687 |
| David Poe | Treasurer/Secty Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Eng | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Lerer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pamela Rose | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Arun Saigal | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 19201 HIGHWAY 12, SONOMA, CA 95476-5413
- In care of
- % BRETT STRADER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Melissa Cooper Bingham, 19201 Highway 12 287, Sonoma, CA 95476
- Signed the 990
- David Poe, Treasurer/Chair Bd
- Phone
- (707) 519-6681
- Website
- musicinplace.org
- Return prepared by
- John Waddell & Co CPAs
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 86-3083834 or by the name MUSIC IN PLACE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Music in Place connects people and communities through music while curating high-quality experiences and supporting artists who create them.
Program accomplishments
- In addition to performances, Music in Place continued to expand its youth music education programs through after-school classes at Boys & Girls Clubs in both Sonoma Valley and San Francisco. These programs provided more than 1,200 hours of hands-on music education, introducing young people to rhythm, melody, and creative expression in an engaging and supportive environment. By meeting students where they are and making music accessible and fun, these classes help build confidence, foster connection, and inspire a lifelong appreciation for the arts.Expenses $85,370 · revenue $36,694
- In 2025, Music in Place presented more than 50 live concerts across Sonoma Valley and beyond, reaching over 10,000 audience members. Performances took place in a variety of welcoming community settings, including the Grinstead Amphitheater at the Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma Community Center, senior centers, and other local venues. Many of these concerts were offered free of charge, ensuring that people of all ages and backgrounds could experience the joy of live music.Expenses $79,926 · revenue $907
- Music in Place collaborated with musicians to provide ticketed concerts.Expenses $77,458 · revenue $50,906
- Other programs in which Music in Place created inclusive, community-centered experience to bring people together, support working musicians, and ensure that music remains a vibrant and accessible part of everyday life.Expenses $68,340 · revenue $37,970
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-3083834
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $180,533
- Income (IRS master file)
- $442,678
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $429,959 | $366,891 | $180,533 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $258,414 | $209,788 | $109,940 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $326,905 | $300,199 | $61,314 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $227,680 | $179,007 | $100,767 | 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 86-3083834).
Questions about MUSIC IN PLACE
- What is the EIN of MUSIC IN PLACE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSIC IN PLACE is 86-3083834.
- Is MUSIC IN PLACE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to MUSIC IN PLACE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MUSIC IN PLACE 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 IN PLACE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MUSIC IN PLACE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MUSIC IN PLACE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Melissa Cooper Bingham.
- Who are the officers and directors of MUSIC IN PLACE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,417 (Melissa Cooper Bingham, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does MUSIC IN PLACE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $429,959, expenses of $366,891 and total assets of $180,533 at year end.
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