Leadership Music
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Leadership Music is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1991, with $621,806 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 340020, Nashville, TN, 37203 EIN 62-1404863 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2023)
$622K
▲ 1.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$492K
Net assets
$2.1M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Leadership Music— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating52 mo reserves · +21% 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 Leadership Music: 52 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a A 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 Leadership Music— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Leadership Music: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $386K (FY2013) to $622K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $9,702Net assets $2.1M
Operating margin
20.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$9,702
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $621,806▲1.3% | $491,605▼4.2% | $2,143,820▲11.4% | $2,153,522▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $613,612▲1.5% | $513,063▲3.9% | $1,925,127▲11.0% | $1,964,644▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $604,260▼57.2% | $493,965▲39.0% | $1,735,107▲1.2% | $1,744,017▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,412,123▲392% | $355,461▲0.1% | $1,714,326▲180% | $1,777,170▲165% | 990 |
| 2019 | $286,781▼42.9% | $355,241▼25.2% | $611,886▼10.1% | $669,660▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $502,669▲34.3% | $475,221▲30.6% | $680,346▲4.2% | $697,335▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $374,225▼9.3% | $363,845▼5.9% | $652,898▲1.6% | $660,551▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $412,486▲14.8% | $386,488▲14.9% | $642,518▲4.2% | $649,499▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $359,337▼7.2% | $336,480▼2.2% | $616,520▲3.9% | $626,853▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $387,123▲0.3% | $343,991▲3.9% | $593,663▲7.8% | $625,461▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $386,065 | $330,943▲3.8% | $550,531▲11.1% | $605,481▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $318,747▲11.8% | $495,409▲16.4% | $507,953▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $285,139▼27.4% | $425,735▲10.4% | $427,609▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $392,594▲26.6% | $385,673▲5.4% | $386,906▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $310,167 | $366,024 | $389,255 | 990 |
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 · $321K total
17 grants to Leadership Music totaling $321K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Music Association Inc | Supporting leadership in the music community | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Country Music Association Inc | Supporting leadership in the music community | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Country Music Association Inc | Leadership music annual sponsor | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Country Music Association Inc | Leadership music annual sponsor | 2021 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $7,500 |
| Southeast Community Capital Corporation | Coronavirus relief fund - metro cares grant - arts organizations | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Country Music Association Inc | Leadership music annual sponsor | 2020 | $18,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Country Music Association Inc | Leadership music annual sponsor | 2019 | $25,000 |
| Country Music Association Inc | Leadership music annual sponsor | 2018 | $25,000 |
| Country Music Association Inc | Leadership music annual sponsor | 2017 | $25,000 |
| Country Music Association Inc | Leadership music annual sponsor | 2016 | $25,000 |
| Country Music Association Inc | Annual corporate donation | 2015 | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Leadership Music a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Leadership Music is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-1404863, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Leadership Music's EIN?
- Leadership Music's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-1404863.
- How much revenue does Leadership Music report?
- Leadership Music reported $621,806 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Leadership Music have?
- CharityIndex grades Leadership Music B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Leadership Music (EIN 62-1404863) 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.