Nonprofit · EIN 88-3545358
SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER INC
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14620
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $574,930 | $635,276 | -$60,346 | $118,723 | $79,727 | $38,996 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $507,409 | $433,723 | $73,686 | $109,702 | $10,360 | $99,342 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $590,587
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$15,657
- Other revenue
- -$15,657
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,380
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $221,077
- Other salaries and wages
- $127,836
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $425,038
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,681
- Accounting fees
- $8,000
- Travel
- $17,927
- Depreciation
- $2,304
- Program services (functional)
- $409,045
- Management and general (functional)
- $226,231
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $109,702
- Total assets, end of year
- $118,723
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $79,727
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,996
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,144
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $38,996
- Gross receipts
- $598,312
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL MILLER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $164,239 | $22,907 |
| JOSEPH KLEIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PERLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT HOGGARD | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS GARCIA | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISSA KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED 9/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUBREY MARRERO | BOARD MEMBER - JOINED 10/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ARK | BOARD MEMBER - JOINED 10/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH FARGNOLI | BOARD MEMBER - JOINED 3/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL MILLER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $195,162 | $22,133 |
| JOSEPH KLEIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PERLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT HOGGARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHARA BAKER | BOARD MEMBER - RESIGNED JULY 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS GARCIA | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PATTERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISSA KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER - JOINED JAN 2023 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER - JOINED JAN 2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1655 ELMWOOD AVE BLDG 200 220, ROCHESTER, NY 14620-3429
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH KLEIN, 1100 S GOODMAN STREET 200, ROCHESTER, NY 14620
- Signed the 990
- CARLOS GARCIA, TREASURER
- Phone
- (585) 505-6910
- Website
- WWW.CHARTERCHAMPIONS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MENGEL METZGER BARR & CO LLP
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN AND BUILD EDUCATIONAL CAPACITY FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS IN ROCHESTER, NY. BY COLLABORATIVELY SUPPORTING AND WORKING WITH THE SCHOOLS AND THEIR LEADERSHIP, THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE A CATALYST TO MEET DESIRED OUTCOMES FOR EVERY CHILD.
Program accomplishments
- TEACHER PIPELINE VARIOUS INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO HELP RECRUIT TEACHERS AND STAFF FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS IN ROCHESTER NY, AS WELL AS TRAININGS AND COLLABORATIONS FOR CURRENT CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATORS. OUR WEBSITE OPERATES AND MAINTAINS A CAREER PORTAL WHERE THE CHARTER SCHOOLS CAN UPLOAD OPEN POSITIONS, AND CANDIDATES CAN APPLY AS WELL AS UPLOAD THEIR RESUME AND MAKE A RECORDING ABOUT THEMSELVES.Expenses $306,784 · grants $11,380
- PARENT & FAMILY ADVOCACY - VARIOUS INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS AND FAMILES TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN, WITH AN ADDITIONAL GOAL OF INCREASING FUNDING FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS.Expenses $102,261
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-3545358
- 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)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $42,450
- Income (IRS master file)
- $570,257
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $574,930 | $635,276 | $118,723 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $507,409 | $433,723 | $109,702 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | 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 88-3545358).
Questions about SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER INC
- What is the EIN of SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER INC is 88-3545358.
- Is SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER 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 SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER INC 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 SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER 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 SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOSEPH KLEIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,239 (PAUL MILLER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does SOUND FOUNDATIONS OF ROCHESTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $574,930, expenses of $635,276 and total assets of $118,723 at year end.
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