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Austin Music Foundation Inc

Austin Music Foundation's mission is to strengthen and connect the local music industry and community with innovative programs that empower music professionals and music businesses within Austin's creative …

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Integrity Assessment
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62/100 · methodology

About Austin Music Foundation Inc

The Austin Music Foundation (AMF) offers free education specifically tailored to today's music business climate. With expert panels, consultations, mentoring and networking events, AMF's programs provide the necessary tools and opportunities to help the Austin music industry succeed.The Creative Media Center (CMC) Artist Development Program provides musicians with the advanced knowledge and tools they need to navigate the music industry and build their careers. The CMC Artist Development consists of three components: panels, workshops, and networking events; career consultations; and the Artist Development Program. Leaders in Austin Music (LIAM) is a six-month program designed by the Austin Music Foundation and the Economic Development Department's Music & Entertainment Division. This program will provide participants with top-level music industry leadership effectiveness training …

Founded
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A68
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

Austin Music Foundation's mission is to strengthen and connect the local music industry and community with innovative programs that empower music professionals and music businesses within Austin's creative economy by offering innovative career-development and music-business education programs for musicians.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 30.57%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 31.4% of total expenses ($60,480 of $192,349).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.70
Program$0.70

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Austin Music Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Austin Music Foundation Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Austin Music Foundation Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 810561953. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $198K in annual revenue. 93 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Austin Music Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 810561953. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Austin Music Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Austin Music Foundation Inc is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Austin Music Foundation Inc has $198K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Austin Music Foundation Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $198K in annual revenue. The organization has 93 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Austin Music Foundation Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Austin Music Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Austin Music Foundation (AMF) offers free education specifically tailored to today's music business climate. With expert panels, consultations, mentoring and networking events, AMF's programs provide the necessary tools and opportunities to help the Austin music industry succeed.The Creative Media Center (CMC) Artist Development Program provides musicians with the advanced knowledge and tools they need to navigate the music industry and build their careers. The CMC Artist Development consists of three components: panels, workshops, and networking events; career consultations; and the Artist Development Program. Leaders in Austin Music (LIAM) is a six-month program designed by the Austin Music Foundation and the Economic Development Department's Music & Entertainment Division. This program... Austin Music Foundation Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $198K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Austin Music Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Austin Music Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 810561953, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

DA
Danny G••••••••
Exec Committee

Officers & trustees (23)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 93 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 93 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2002
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Austin Music Foundation Inc

What is Austin Music Foundation Inc?
Austin Music Foundation Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Austin, United States. The Austin Music Foundation (AMF) offers free education specifically tailored to today's music business climate. With expert panels, consultations, mentoring and networking events, AMF's programs provide the necessary tools and opportunities to help the Austin music industry succeed.The Creative Media Center (CMC) Artist Development Program provides musicians with the advanced knowledge and tools they need to navigate the music industry and build their careers. The CMC Artist Development consists of three components: panels, workshops, and networking events; career consultations; and the Artist Development Program. Leaders in Austin Music (LIAM) is a six-month program designed by the Austin Music Foundation and the Economic Development Department's Music & Entertainment Division. This program will provide participants with top-level music industry leadership effectiveness training for existing leaders in the Austin music community. The class will be comprised of about 18 individuals, and the program will focus on exploring solution-oriented initiatives regarding the music industry's pressing issues and opportunities as well as increasing cross-industry collaboration opportunities with other creative industries in Austin.Music Industry Collaborative (MIC) is an applicant based mentoring program designed for active entrepreneurs with existing music-related businesses. The mentoring program will fast track resources that busy music entrepreneurs most urgently need: meaningful dialogue with real-life entrepreneurial mentors in a structured small group setting that also encourages peer-to-peer assistance. MIC offers focused workshops on core topics that are essential for the music business entrepreneur to leverage strengths, overcome challenges and gain valuable resources.
When was Austin Music Foundation Inc founded?
Austin Music Foundation Inc was founded in 2002.
Who leads Austin Music Foundation Inc?
Danny Gillespie serves as Exec Committee.
Where is Austin Music Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States.
What is Austin Music Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Austin Music Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Austin Music Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Austin Music Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 810561953.
What is Austin Music Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.austinmusicfoundation.org