Department of Sound
Department of Sound is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to the mission of supporting the social-emotional wellbeing of young people through music, podcasting, and the medium of sound.
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Department of Sound is a youth development organization based in SACRAMENTO, United States. Annual revenue: $607K. EIN: 833486258.
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Mission
Department of Sound is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to the mission of supporting the social-emotional wellbeing of young people through music, podcasting, and the medium of sound.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Department of Sound has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 77% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDepartment of Sound is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Sacramento, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833486258. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $645K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Department of Sound's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833486258. 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.
Department of Sound has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Department of Sound is located in Sacramento, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is 2514 Chinatown Aly, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Department of Sound has $645K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Department of Sound is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $645K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Department of Sound. 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, Department of Sound 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). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Department of Sound is a youth development organization based in SACRAMENTO, United States. Annual revenue: $607K. EIN: 833486258. Department of Sound is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $645K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Department of Sound are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Department of Sound is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833486258, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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DEPARTMENT OF SOUND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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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 - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 16 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Department of Sound
- What is Department of Sound?
- Department of Sound is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sacramento, United States. Department of Sound is a youth development organization based in SACRAMENTO, United States. Annual revenue: $607K. EIN: 833486258.
- When was Department of Sound founded?
- Department of Sound was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Department of Sound?
- Lori Divine serves as CFO.
- Where is Department of Sound located?
- Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, United States.
- What is Department of Sound's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Department of Sound trustworthy?
- Department of Sound has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Department of Sound's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 833486258.
- What is Department of Sound's website?
- https://www.deptofsound.org