Nonprofit · EIN 20-1512362
THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ATLANTA, GA 30349
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $289,733 | $403,837 | -$114,104 | $239,332 | $37,250 | $202,082 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $502,523 | $284,118 | $218,405 | $317,135 | $949 | $316,186 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $235,847
- of which government grants
- $89,744
- Program service revenue
- $53,854
- Investment income
- $32
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $96,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $57,548
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $167,280
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,500
- Occupancy
- $2,827
- Travel
- $6,768
- Depreciation
- $13,998
- Program services (functional)
- $222,243
- Management and general (functional)
- $181,594
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $317,135
- Total assets, end of year
- $239,332
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $37,250
- Net assets, end of year
- $202,082
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $46,607
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $180,382
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $21,700
- Gross receipts
- $289,733
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Caldwell | Executive Director Trustee or director | 30 | $48,000 |
| Ric Ross | Chairman Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| Reginald Crossley | Vice Chairman Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lori Revere Paulk | Secretary and Treasuer Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Crystal Betts | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rod Brown | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carolyn Smillie Luond | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Anthony Stukes | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rahkia Williams Usher | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ben Yonas | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Konrad Zukowski | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Rafael Capone | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Booker Edwards | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Twana Simmons | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jaylen McCord | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Caldwell | Executive Director Key employee | 35 | $40,000 |
| Dawn Ross | CFO Trustee or director | 35 | $35,000 |
| Ric Ross | Chairman Trustee or director | 35 | $0 |
| Reginald Crossley | Vice Chairman Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lori Revere Paulk | Secretary and Treasuer Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Crystal Betts | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rod Brown | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carolyn Smillie Luond | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Anthony Stukes | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rahkia Williams Usher | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ben Yonas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Konrad Zukowski | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Rafael Capone | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 270 LAWRENCE PL, ATLANTA, GA 30349-1068
- In care of
- % RICKEY ROSS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ric Ross, 270 Lawrence Pl, Atlanta, GA 30349
- Signed the 990
- Dawn Ross, CFO
- Phone
- (678) 523-0452
- 990-N for 2018 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Rickey Ross, 270 Lawrence Place, Atlanta GA 30349. Mailing address: 270 Lawrence Place, Atlanta GA 30349. Website: www.themeg.org
- Return prepared by
- Alton P Myers
Mission
The Music Education Group, Inc, is dedicated to fostering life skills and advancing career development by leveraging the creative avenues of music, film, digital media, and screen printing to serve aspiring artists and creators.
Program accomplishments
- Dunbar Studio: The Dunbar Multimedia & Technology Center is a joint partnership between Music Education Group, and the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks and Recreation. It is a full service, HD Multimedia and Technology Center which serves as a training facility focused on careers in audio technology and production. Additional programs were hosted at Grant Park, Bessie Branham Park, Adams Park, William Walker Park, and Thomasville Recreation Center. 130 students were served by this program.Expenses $54,209 · revenue $26,500
- Rico Wade Executive Training: This program aims to equip participants with the skills and insights necessary to kickstart a successful career in the music business, focusing on key areas influenced by Atlanta's vibrant creative community. There were 23 student participants.Expenses $52,476 · revenue $48,964
- Health Resources in Action (HRIA): The purposes of this grant is to provide career exploration, job training and violence prevention and reduction wrap around services for at-risk youth in high-risk neighborhoods. The funding focuses on youth ages 16-24 located in the NPU-V communities including, Mechanicsville, Pittsburgh, Peoplestown, Summerhill, Adair Park and Capitol Gateway. Our target is to serve 17 young peopleExpenses $58,078 · revenue $28,354
- Save the Music Foundation: MEG has partnered with the Save the Music Foundation, one of the leading music foundations in the United States. Celebrating 25 years of service, Save the Music Foundation's mission is to help students, schools and communities reach their full potential through the power of making music. Our partnership currently operates "J. Dilla" branded studios in five high schools and three middle schools in metro Atlanta. Together these programs allow us access to more than 54,000 students and 3,800 faculty and staff. (300 students)Expenses $33,532 · revenue $29,283
- City of Fairburn: More to Music Initiative: A unique music after school program exposing teens to the business of music and related careers. The program takes music education to the next level by giving student participants an innovative and unique opportunity to gain first hand experience inside the music, film and digital media industries. Our services were provided in an after school environment. (15 students)Expenses $13,375 · revenue $18,480
- Community Initiative Outreach Program - Support for community during the holidaysExpenses $10,573 · revenue $4,146
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 | Not 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
- 20-1512362
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $239,332
- Income (IRS master file)
- $289,733
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2010
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $289,733 | $403,837 | $239,332 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $502,523 | $284,118 | $317,135 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $236,584 | $212,527 | $101,181 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Rickey Ross Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 20-1512362).
Questions about THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP INC
- What is the EIN of THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP INC is 20-1512362.
- Is THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
- Are donations to THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP 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 THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP 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 THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP 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 THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ric Ross.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,000 (James Caldwell, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THE MUSIC EDUCATION GROUP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $289,733, expenses of $403,837 and total assets of $239,332 at year end.
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