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Music to Light the World Inc

To share the light of God's Word and draw people closer to Him through scripture inspired music, as well as religious and educational events.

Arts & Culture Marietta, GA EIN: 651214574 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Music to Light the World Inc

Stanton Lanier is a musician and composer who produces and performs Scripture inspired instrumental music to refresh the soul. Works range from solo piano to full orchestrations produced through his studio, Sky Whisper Studio.

Founded
Headquarters
Marietta, GA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A68
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Mission

To share the light of God's Word and draw people closer to Him through scripture inspired music, as well as religious and educational events.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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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: 80.93%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 68.1% of total expenses ($152,500 of $223,819).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.99
Program$0.99

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Music to Light the World Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 133,127 arts & culture 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 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
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
  • 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

Music to Light the World Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Marietta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 651214574. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $188K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Music to Light the World Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 651214574. 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.

Music to Light the World Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Music to Light the World Inc is located in Marietta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Music to Light the World Inc has $188K 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.

Music to Light the World Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $188K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Music to Light the World 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, Music to Light the World Inc is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the 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.

Stanton Lanier is a musician and composer who produces and performs Scripture inspired instrumental music to refresh the soul. Works range from solo piano to full orchestrations produced through his studio, Sky Whisper Studio. Music to Light the World Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $188K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Music to Light the World Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Music to Light the World Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 651214574, 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 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, 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
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Stanton L•••••
President

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 32 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 · 2004
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Music to Light the World Inc

What is Music to Light the World Inc?
Music to Light the World Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Marietta, United States. Stanton Lanier is a musician and composer who produces and performs Scripture inspired instrumental music to refresh the soul. Works range from solo piano to full orchestrations produced through his studio, Sky Whisper Studio.
When was Music to Light the World Inc founded?
Music to Light the World Inc was founded in 2004.
Who leads Music to Light the World Inc?
Stanton Lanier serves as President.
Where is Music to Light the World Inc located?
Headquartered in Marietta, GA, United States.
What is Music to Light the World Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Music to Light the World Inc trustworthy?
Music to Light the World Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Music to Light the World Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 651214574.
What is Music to Light the World Inc's website?
http://www.musictolighttheworld.com