Hold on to Your Music Inc
EXPAND AWARENESS AND INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST, THE ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF WORLD EVENTS, THE POWER OF THE ARTS, ESPECIALLY MUSIC, AND THE STRENGTH OF …
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At Hold On To Your Music, our educational resources are grounded in proven best practices across social-emotional learning (SEL), the arts, literacy, and social studies. Each resource is thoughtfully designed to align with educational standards, ensuring teachers can seamlessly integrate them into t
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Mission
Expand awareness and increase understanding of the history of the holocaust, the ethical implications of world events, the power of the arts, especially music, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hold on to Your Music Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 74% of the 195,586 education 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
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHold on to Your Music Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 550822285. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $878K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Hold on to Your Music Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 550822285. 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.
Hold on to Your Music Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Hold on to Your Music Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years. Its registered address is 2128 Duxbury Cir, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Hold on to Your Music Inc has $878K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hold on to Your Music Inc is classified as an Education 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 $878K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hold on to Your Music 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, Hold on to Your Music 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). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
At Hold On To Your Music, our educational resources are grounded in proven best practices across social-emotional learning (SEL), the arts, literacy, and social studies. Each resource is thoughtfully designed to align with educational standards, ensuring teachers can seamlessly integrate them into t Hold on to Your Music Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $878K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Hold on to Your Music Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hold on to Your Music Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 550822285, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HOLD ON TO YOUR MUSIC INC 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
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 18 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 · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hold on to Your Music Inc
- What is Hold on to Your Music Inc?
- Hold on to Your Music Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. At Hold On To Your Music, our educational resources are grounded in proven best practices across social-emotional learning (SEL), the arts, literacy, and social studies. Each resource is thoughtfully designed to align with educational standards, ensuring teachers can seamlessly integrate them into t
- When was Hold on to Your Music Inc founded?
- Hold on to Your Music Inc was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Hold on to Your Music Inc?
- Jaclyn Maduff serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Hold on to Your Music Inc located?
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, United States.
- What is Hold on to Your Music Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hold on to Your Music Inc trustworthy?
- Hold on to Your Music Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong 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 Hold on to Your Music Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 550822285.
- What is Hold on to Your Music Inc's website?
- http://holdontoyourmusic.org