A Certain Sound
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
A Certain Sound is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered in 1989, with $154,551 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
4309 Nettleton Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37917 EIN 62-1319716 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$155K
▲ 16.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$173K
Net assets
$27K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Certain Sound— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -12% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Certain Sound: 2 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Certain Sound— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Certain Sound: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $169K (FY2021) to $155K (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $27K
Operating margin
-12.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$27K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$27K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,551▲16.9% | $173,199▲24.1% | $26,877▼41.0% | $26,877▼41.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $132,200▼9.8% | $139,604▲5.4% | $45,525▼14.0% | $45,525▼14.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $146,534▼13.4% | $132,456▼8.1% | $52,929▲36.2% | $52,929▲36.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $169,163 | $144,089 | $38,851 | $38,851 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $373K total
13 grants to A Certain Sound totaling $373K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Arts and humanities | 2024 | $63,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2023 | $47,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2022 | $44,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2022 | $44,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2022 | $7,700 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2021 | $57,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2020 | $17,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2019 | $12,600 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2018 | $15,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2017 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $31,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Urban issues | 2015 | $7,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Certain Sound a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Certain Sound is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1319716, based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Certain Sound's EIN?
- A Certain Sound's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1319716.
- How much revenue does A Certain Sound report?
- A Certain Sound reported $154,551 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Certain Sound have?
- CharityIndex grades A Certain Sound C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Certain Sound (EIN 62-1319716) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.