Nonprofit · EIN 88-2487385
MUSIC BY HEART
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $248,446 | $209,862 | $38,584 | $165,959 | $3,514 | $162,445 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $190,723 | $122,318 | $68,405 | $137,306 | $13,445 | $123,861 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $95,254 | $52,531 | $42,723 | $60,456 | $5,000 | $55,456 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $207,254
- Program service revenue
- $40,900
- Investment income
- $292
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $96,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $44,250
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $152,303
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $205
- Accounting fees
- $2,554
- Occupancy
- $6,051
- Travel
- $4,238
- Program services (functional)
- $167,948
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,330
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,584
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $137,306
- Total assets, end of year
- $165,959
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,514
- Net assets, end of year
- $162,445
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $24,945
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $137,500
- Gross receipts
- $248,446
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 3
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lior Ben-Hur | CEO Officer | 40 | $96,000 |
| Zvi Weiss | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Etai Freedman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Tobin | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Evan Kletter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rabbi Laurie Hahn Tapper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elle Konar | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lior Ben-Hur | CEO | 30 | $77,271 |
| Zvi Weiss | President | 1 | $0 |
| Mindy Berkowitz | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Etai Freedman | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Rabbi Laurie Hahn Tapper | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Evan Kletter | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Tobin | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lior Ben-Hur | CEO | 20 | $20,000 |
| Zvi Weiss | President | 1 | $0 |
| Mindy Berkowitz | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Etai Freedman | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Rabbi Laurie Hahn Tapper | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Rabbi Jessica Kirschner | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Evan Kletter | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Tobin | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 463 AMHERST ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134-1601
- In care of
- % LIOR BEN-HUR
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Lior Ben-Hur, 463 Amherst St, San Francisco, CA 94134
- Signed the 990
- Zvi Weiss, President
- Phone
- (415) 743-0815
- Website
- musicbyheart.org
- 990-N for 2022 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Lior Ben Hur, 442 Bryan Ave, Sunnyvale CA 94086. Mailing address: 442 Bryan Ave, Sunnyvale CA 94086. Website: https://musicbyheart.org
- Return prepared by
- Elizabeth K Steppe
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 88-2487385 or by the name MUSIC BY HEART.
- 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 strengthen connection and belonging to Jewish life through the transformative power of music.
Program accomplishments
- Music Curricula: The organization assists in building a comprehensive K-8 Jewish music program, working directly with schools to tailor programs to meet the specific needs of students and teachers. The curriculum is designed to foster a love for Jewish music and culture, emphasizing the connection between heart and music. Students develop their unique voice and expression through music. In 2025, music curricula and the Cousins Like Us program reached 16 schools, 75 classrooms, 200 educators, and 1,500 students and family members. This year, the organization continued to grow its flagship music curriculum and Cousins Like Us, a musical storybook and family engagement program for preschool and school-aged children and families, while also beginning to reach families directly at home through digital and family engagement materials.Expenses $70,067
- Artist Workshops and Professional Development: The organization offers a variety of educational and musical workshops and professional development sessions for educators, children, families, and adults. Professional development empowers educators to use music in their classrooms as a tool for learning, connection, and community building, using Music by Heart's values and educational approach. These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to experience the power of music in fostering connection, teamwork, and joyful participation, while gaining practical tools to bring music into their own classrooms. Artist workshops are musical experiences for children, families, and adults in schools and communities. They are designed to be engaging, interactive, and fun for all participants.Expenses $52,097
- Consultations: The organization provides consultation to community leaders and school administrators who are seeking to strengthen music education, family engagement, and community programming. Music by Heart helps schools and communities think strategically about how to harness the power of music to build connection, belonging, and joyful participation. Through these consultations, the organization supports leaders in creating sustainable music experiences across ages, from early childhood and school-based programming to family and community engagement.Expenses $45,784
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2487385
- 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 (A25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $165,959
- Income (IRS master file)
- $248,446
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $248,446 | $209,862 | $165,959 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $190,723 | $122,318 | $137,306 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $95,254 | $52,531 | $60,456 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Lior Ben Hur Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-2487385).
Questions about MUSIC BY HEART
- What is the EIN of MUSIC BY HEART?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSIC BY HEART is 88-2487385.
- Is MUSIC BY HEART tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to MUSIC BY HEART tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MUSIC BY HEART 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 MUSIC BY HEART due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MUSIC BY HEART last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MUSIC BY HEART?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Lior Ben-Hur.
- Who are the officers and directors of MUSIC BY HEART?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,000 (Lior Ben-Hur, CEO).
- How much revenue does MUSIC BY HEART have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $248,446, expenses of $209,862 and total assets of $165,959 at year end.
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