Nonprofit · EIN 88-2053639
SONA FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ENCINO, CA 91436
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $222,109 | $213,128 | $8,981 | $148,225 | $4,241 | $143,984 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $29,942 | $110,937 | -$80,995 | $136,506 | $1,503 | $135,003 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $198,776
- Program service revenue
- $35,910
- Investment income
- $7,969
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$20,546
- Other revenue
- -$20,546
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $111,556
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $121,079
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,240
- Program services (functional)
- $118,534
- Management and general (functional)
- $44,920
- Fundraising (functional)
- $49,674
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $136,506
- Total assets, end of year
- $148,225
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,241
- Net assets, end of year
- $143,984
- Gross receipts
- $242,655
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BITRICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARK PARISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KAY HANLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANNE PREVEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JARED BRENNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| AIMEE FELISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RACHEL RABIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRIAN KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BITRICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TERRA LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHELLE FEATHERSTONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARK PARISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SARAH ROBERTSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KAY HANLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANNE PREVEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JARED BRENNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| AIMEE BABCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RACHEL RABIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRIAN KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 16027 VENTURA BLVD STE 301, ENCINO, CA 91436-2777
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK PARISER, 16027 VENUTRA BLVD SUITE 301, ENCINO, CA 91436
- Signed the 990
- MARK PARISER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (818) 285-0400
- Website
- SONAFOUNDATION.COM
- Return prepared by
- DUNN PARISER & PEYROT
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 88-2053639 or by the name SONA FOUNDATION.
- 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 PROVIDE SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS WITH RESOURCES, SUPPORT, AND PROGRAMS IN MENTAL HEALTH, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND EMERGENCY FUNDING TO ENSURE HEALTHY, FULFILLING LIVES FOR ALL MUSIC CREATORS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE INEVITABLE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS
Program accomplishments
- MUSIC & MONEY IS AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES DESIGNED TO HELP MUSIC CREATORS FEEL EMPOWERED TO NAVIGATE FINANCIAL DECISIONS AND GROW WEALTH WITH CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE.Expenses $39,821 · revenue $10,000
- THE THERAPY ASSISTANCE PROJECT (TAP) SUPPORTS SONGWRITERS LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY. TAP DEMYSTIFIES THERAPY, SUPPORTS SONGWRITERS, AND ELIMINATES FINANCIAL OBSTACLES TO MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS BY PROVIDING GRANTS FOR UP TO $1500 PER SONGWRITER, PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICE PROVIDER.Expenses $77,019 · revenue $24,881
- THE WELLNESS FEST CREATES PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO HELP SONGWRITERS UNDERSTAND THEIR CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION, PREPARE FOR FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES, DECREASE DEBT BURDEN AND GAIN INSIGHT INTO LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLANNINGExpenses $1,694 · revenue $1,029
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
- 88-2053639
- 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)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $148,225
- Income (IRS master file)
- $242,655
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $222,109 | $213,128 | $148,225 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $29,942 | $110,937 | $136,506 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $248,162 | $32,164 | $215,998 | 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 88-2053639).
Questions about SONA FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SONA FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SONA FOUNDATION is 88-2053639.
- Is SONA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to SONA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SONA FOUNDATION 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 SONA FOUNDATION 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 SONA FOUNDATION 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 SONA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARK PARISER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SONA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SONA FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $222,109, expenses of $213,128 and total assets of $148,225 at year end.
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