Nonprofit · EIN 95-4856236
THE HARMONY PROJECT
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,200,341 | $6,499,315 | -$298,974 | $4,746,605 | $1,895,816 | $2,850,789 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,011,475 | $6,177,492 | -$166,017 | $5,108,292 | $1,960,982 | $3,147,310 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,765,667 | $5,771,478 | $994,189 | $5,297,838 | $1,986,458 | $3,311,380 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,565,789
- of which government grants
- $130,184
- Program service revenue
- $555,667
- Investment income
- $29,111
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,523
- Other revenue
- $49,774
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $189,391
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $547,728
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,321,632
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,344,806
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $51,581
- Accounting fees
- $80,571
- Occupancy
- $319,725
- Travel
- $40,078
- Depreciation
- $73,687
- Program services (functional)
- $5,025,302
- Management and general (functional)
- $774,885
- Fundraising (functional)
- $699,128
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,108,292
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,746,605
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,895,816
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,850,789
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,315,158
- Publicly traded securities
- $72,846
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,850,789
- Gross receipts
- $6,317,256
- Employees
- 42
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Jackson | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $218,872 |
| Adam Bachenheimer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Forst | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Gortikov | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Jubas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donald M Kaplan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Nathanson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Kay Platt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Plutsky | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Damon Porter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenifer Porter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Rosenbaum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Siegel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonah Garb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eydie Desser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Steier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Geoff Tranchina | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa K Edwards Delgado | Chairman of the Board Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Jerome L Levine | Vice Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Skloff | Secretary Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Leon Gendelman | Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Howard Banchik | Chairman Emeritus Former | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Jackson | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $198,075 |
| Karen Kay Platt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Plutsky | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donald M Kaplan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Nathanson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Damon Porter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Siegel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jonah Garb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenifer Porter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Rosenbaum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Jubas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Forst | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Bachenheimer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Gortikov | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerome L Levine | Vice Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa K Edwards | Chairwoman of the Board Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Todd Brown | Co-Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Leon Gendelman | Co-Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Skloff | Secretary Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Howard Banchik | Chairman Emeritus Former | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Jackson | Executive Director Officer, Highest-paid employee | 50 | $177,420 |
| Karen Kay Platt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Plutsky | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donald M Kaplan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Nathanson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Damon Porter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Siegel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tony Silbert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenifer Porter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Rosenbaum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janet Jubas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Forst | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Bachenheimer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Gortikov | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leon Gendelman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jerome L Levine | Vice Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa K Edwards | Chairwoman of the Board Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Michael Skloff | Secretary Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Todd Brown | Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Howard Banchik | Chairman Emeritus Former | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 325 N LARCHMONT BLVD 604, LOS ANGELES, CA 90004-3011
- In care of
- % NATALIE JACKSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Natalie Jackson, 325 N Larchmont Blvd STE 604, Los Angeles, CA 90004
- Signed the 990
- NATALIE JACKSON, Executive Director
- Phone
- (323) 462-4311
- Website
- harmony-project.org
- Return prepared by
- Wayne Wright EA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4856236 or by the name THE HARMONY PROJECT.
- 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
To promote the health growth & development of children through the study, practice, & performance of music-To build healthier communities by investing in the positive development of children through music-To develop children as musical ambassadors of peace, hope, & understanding.
Program accomplishments
- The Harmony Project provides children from low-income families with a rigorous music education program, including instruments, weekly instrumental music lessons, orchestra and choir programs, performance opportunities, field trips to classical music concerts, and a range of supporting resources. All services are provided at no cost to students. A vast majority of parents report improvements in their childrens grades, behavior, mood, and health since joining the program. College attendance is encouraged through a partnership with CA community colleges, and a scholarship program for its graduates. Other organizations also assist Harmony Project in its mission by donating space and facilities for music instruction and performance. The rental value of donated space was $242,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.Expenses $5,025,302
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
- 95-4856236
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,746,605
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,317,256
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,200,341 | $6,499,315 | $4,746,605 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,011,475 | $6,177,492 | $5,108,292 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,765,667 | $5,771,478 | $5,297,838 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,004,676 | $5,170,245 | $4,431,011 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 95-4856236).
Questions about THE HARMONY PROJECT
- What is the EIN of THE HARMONY PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE HARMONY PROJECT is 95-4856236.
- Is THE HARMONY PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to THE HARMONY PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE HARMONY PROJECT 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 THE HARMONY PROJECT 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 THE HARMONY PROJECT 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 THE HARMONY PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Natalie Jackson.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE HARMONY PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $218,872 (Natalie Jackson, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THE HARMONY PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,200,341, expenses of $6,499,315 and total assets of $4,746,605 at year end.
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