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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1318071

WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC

Tax-exempt · STAMFORD, CT 06902

Financials

$206K$76K2023$398K$313K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$397,803$313,125$84,678$227,456$12,751$214,705
December 31, 2023990$206,034$76,007$130,027$150,215$20,188$130,027
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$517,888
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$120,085
Other revenue
-$120,085

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$151,223
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$165,590
Professional fundraising fees
$8,033
Travel
$17,211
Program services (functional)
$253,707
Management and general (functional)
$51,385
Fundraising (functional)
$8,033

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$150,215
Total assets, end of year
$227,456
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,751
Net assets, end of year
$214,705
Net assets without donor restrictions
$214,705
Gross receipts
$635,473
Employees
2
Volunteers
84
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
CT

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
SKYE LANDGRAFExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$120,192
EMILY LAZARPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VALERIE LAZARVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SKYE LANDGRAFExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$59,856
EMILY LAZARPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VALARIE LAZARVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
411 SOUNDVIEW AVE, STAMFORD, CT 06902-7120
In care of
% EMILY LAZAR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
EMILY LAZAR, 411 SOUNDVIEW AVE, STAMFORD, CT 06902
Signed the 990
EMILY LAZAR, President
Phone
(212) 353-3853
Return prepared by
BERARD & ASSOCIATES CPAS PC

Mission

Founded in 2021, We Are Moving The Needle is radically reshaping the future of the recording industry by empowering women, non-binary, and trans producers and engineers to succeed at the highest levels. We Are Moving The Needles work spans four core pillars, all aimed at providing comprehensive supports with tangible impacts on education and career development. We drive equity in the industry through scholarships and mentorships that impact creators in the here and now, as well as shift industry culture through research and advocacy. We Are Moving The Needle is a community of partnersfrom artists, producers, and engineers to business leaders and educatorsdedicated to amplifying women and underrepresented identities in the field. Together, we are moving the needle.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • We Are Moving The Needles work spans four core pillars, all aimed at providing comprehensive supports with tangible impacts on education and career development.EDUCATEEmpowering women and non-binary creators in the studio starts in the classroom. We Are Moving The Needle opens access for these traditionally underrepresented groups to pursue music technical education across their career. Scholarships and Grants Program: The cornerstone of We Are Moving The Needles educational work, this program provides opportunities for women and non-binary creators to attend prestigious musical technical and recording programs at academies, colleges, and universities around the world. College and University Chapters: We Are Moving The Needles College and University Chapter Program connects students across the country with resources to pursue their future in audio. Our campus partnerships provide supportive environments for students to connect, learn, and grow. EQUIPIn alignment with our commitment to inclusivity in the industry, We Are Moving The Needle works to ensure that cost isnt a barrier for our students and early-career professionals. We Are Moving The Needle works with gear partners to provide cutting edge-recording equipment and software for those in need and ensure that women and non-binary creators are quite literally equipped to unleash their creative potential. ENERGIZEBreaking down educational barriers gets women into the field, but mentorship and networks keeps them there. We Are Moving The Needles soundBoard is a network of mentors and career advocates dedicated to nurturing the next generation of recording professionals. EQUALIZEClosing the gender gap in the recording industry requires a two-pronged approach: we must provide direct supports to creators to grow their potential in the here and now AND shift industry culture through advocacy and partnerships. Unity Gain Sessions: A touring series of think tanks aimed at bringing together top artists, producers, engineers, and industry leaders for their perspectives on the future of the industry. These roundtable discussions bring together creators from across the music industry to pause, reflect, and dive into the essence of their craft.Fix The Mix Report: Launched in 2023, this annual report provides a temperature check for gender equity in the industry. Our inaugural report highlighted that across the top-played (top-grossing) tracks of 2022, cis men outnumbered women and non-binary audio professionals 49:1. Fix The Mix was the first report of its kind to include non-binary and trans professionals in our numbers, and critically untangled metrics for producers and engineers to look at each role separately. Resonator Awards: A kick-off to GRAMMYs week, the Resonator Awards are an opportunity to showcase the top echelon of producers and engineers and uplift the power of technical creators during the most prestigious week in music. Our inaugural awards, held January 2024, honored powerful women behind the board including Alanis Morissette, Caroline Polachek, Laura Sisk, Catherine Marks, Jennifer Decilveo, and Corinne Bailey Rae, as well as leaders who have transformed equity in the industry Michael Goldstone (Mom+Pop) and Christine Thomas (Dolby). Advocacy: We Are Moving The Needle joined the NAMM Foundation in November 2023 as part of their annual Fly-In to advocate for increased federal funding for music education.
    Expenses $491,377

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
92-1318071
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$227,456
Income (IRS master file)
$635,473

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$397,803$313,125$227,456IRS
990December 2023$206,034$76,007$150,215XML

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 92-1318071).

Questions about WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC

What is the EIN of WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC is 92-1318071.
Is WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE 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 WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE 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 WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE 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 WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EMILY LAZAR.
Who are the officers and directors of WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,192 (SKYE LANDGRAF, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does WE ARE MOVING THE NEEDLE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $397,803, expenses of $313,125 and total assets of $227,456 at year end.

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