Nonprofit · EIN 87-1818201
SOUND CHECK GROUP INC
Also known as SOUND CHECK FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PLANTATION, FL 33324
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $152,741 | $162,262 | -$9,521 | $27,170 | $53,187 | -$26,017 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $70,694 | $88,034 | -$17,340 | $12,748 | $29,244 | -$16,496 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $67,181
- Program service revenue
- $85,030
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $530
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,480
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,041
- Occupancy
- $683
- Travel
- $20,901
- Program services (functional)
- $89,691
- Management and general (functional)
- $69,658
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,748
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,170
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53,187
- Net assets, end of year
- -$26,017
- Gross receipts
- $152,741
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELDON A MCLEAN | PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ERIN N MCLEAN | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| EMERSON A BOOKAL | SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELDON A MCLEAN | PRESIDENT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ERIN N MCLEAN | TREASURER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| EMERSON A BOOKAL | SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 SOUTH PINE ISLAND ROAD, PLANTATION, FL 33324-2669
- In care of
- % SHELDON MCLEAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHELDON A MCLEAN, 1133 NW 41ST LANE, Lauderhill, FL 33313
- Signed the 990
- ERIN N MCLEAN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (954) 605-8836
- Return prepared by
- HRB TAX GROUP INC
Mission
THE SOUND CHECK FOUNDATION EXISTS TO REPAIR THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING, CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, EVENT AND FUNDRAISING, WE AIM TO RESOURCE CLASSROOMS, DEVELOP EDUCATORS AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.
Program accomplishments
- Funding from donations and external grants helped support Sound Check Spotlights, our programming activities for students and educators held throughtout the year (February 2024 through December 2024). These programs were designed to fill student access gaps and fuel inspiration in educators: they included our sponsored band camps for students,Tech experiences for Students, leadership summits, masterclasses, breast cancer rallies, and much more.Funding also helped offset our expenses associated with production, overhead expenses and human resources (facilitators, honorariums, travel, etc.). EVENTS INCLUDED POMPANO BEACH FIRST FRIDAY, FLUTE FUNDAMENTALS MASTERCLASS, MIRAMAR SOS PERCUSSION @ PANTHER ARENA, EXPRESS YOURSELF TEEN OPEN MIC, SOUNDCHECK FEST 2024, TSU BAND CAMP, SOUTH FLORIDA ALL STAR BAND CAMP, SOUTH FLORIDA ALL STAR BAND HBCU NIGHT, TECH CONNECT STUDENT EXPERIENCE, SOUNDCHECK x STARBUCKS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC, LET'S BEAT BREAST CANCER RALLIES, THRIVE '24 TECH CONFERENCE, HOUSTON AFROTECH 2024, NU DECO AT THE ARSHT AT THE BANDSHELL, DRIVE FOR CHANGE GOLF CLASSIC
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
- 87-1818201
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,170
- Income (IRS master file)
- $152,741
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $152,741 | $162,262 | $27,170 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $70,694 | $88,034 | $12,748 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $14,699 | $14,699 | $3,046 | 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 87-1818201).
Questions about SOUND CHECK GROUP INC
- What is the EIN of SOUND CHECK GROUP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUND CHECK GROUP INC is 87-1818201.
- Is SOUND CHECK GROUP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to SOUND CHECK GROUP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUND CHECK 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 SOUND CHECK 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 SOUND CHECK 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 SOUND CHECK GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHELDON A MCLEAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUND CHECK GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOUND CHECK GROUP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $152,741, expenses of $162,262 and total assets of $27,170 at year end.
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