San Francisco Rock Project
SF Rock Project is a non-profit music school dedicated to instilling confidence, inspiring creativity, and celebrating collaboration in a dynamic and supportive environment
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Individual Lessons. We delivered 1:1 lessons to a wide variety of skill levels both in San Francisco and the East Bay; we also offered 1:1 lessons for FREE at some of our live events, including Lakeside Landing, Sunday Streets events and others. We also partnered with the TJPA in San Francisco to offer FREE lessons on Salesforce Park weekly for 26 weeks. We saw marked improvement by all students who attended those programs. Live Performance Projects: We fielded an Original Songwriting program for the entirety of 2023. We also featured music from Female Fronted Indie Rock bands, lovingly dubbed "Indie Girls Rock". Additionally, we featured a 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon as well, performing at …
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SF Rock Project is a non-profit music school dedicated to instilling confidence, inspiring creativity, and celebrating collaboration in a dynamic and supportive environment
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySan Francisco Rock Project is a registered education nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 272816197. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $218K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
San Francisco Rock Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 272816197. 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.
San Francisco Rock Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
San Francisco Rock Project is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, San Francisco Rock Project has $218K in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
San Francisco Rock Project is classified as an Education 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 $218K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for San Francisco Rock Project. 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, San Francisco Rock Project 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 75% 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.
Individual Lessons. We delivered 1:1 lessons to a wide variety of skill levels both in San Francisco and the East Bay; we also offered 1:1 lessons for FREE at some of our live events, including Lakeside Landing, Sunday Streets events and others. We also partnered with the TJPA in San Francisco to offer FREE lessons on Salesforce Park weekly for 26 weeks. We saw marked improvement by all students who attended those programs. Live Performance Projects: We fielded an Original Songwriting program for the entirety of 2023. We also featured music from Female Fronted Indie Rock bands, lovingly dubbed "Indie Girls Rock". Additionally, we featured a 50th anniversary of Pink... San Francisco Rock Project is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $218K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to San Francisco Rock Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. San Francisco Rock Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 272816197, 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SAN FRANCISCO ROCK PROJECT 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 (3)
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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 - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 14 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 · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about San Francisco Rock Project
- What is San Francisco Rock Project?
- San Francisco Rock Project is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Francisco, United States. Individual Lessons. We delivered 1:1 lessons to a wide variety of skill levels both in San Francisco and the East Bay; we also offered 1:1 lessons for FREE at some of our live events, including Lakeside Landing, Sunday Streets events and others. We also partnered with the TJPA in San Francisco to offer FREE lessons on Salesforce Park weekly for 26 weeks. We saw marked improvement by all students who attended those programs. Live Performance Projects: We fielded an Original Songwriting program for the entirety of 2023. We also featured music from Female Fronted Indie Rock bands, lovingly dubbed "Indie Girls Rock". Additionally, we featured a 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon as well, performing at multiple venues for these programs (including Thee Parkside, Lakeside Landing, and Sunday Streets) we also fielded our youth program for ages 7-11, the golden gate rockers. Summer Camps: Our Summer Camps saw the best attendance since the 2020 pandemic, serving at least 35 families for summer music engagement. We fielded 5 immersive summer camps serving a wide variety of skill levels and demographics. Each of our 5 summer camps performed live shows for local audiences at our local partner venue The Crossing at the East Cut.
- When was San Francisco Rock Project founded?
- San Francisco Rock Project was founded in 2010.
- Who leads San Francisco Rock Project?
- Matthew Shartsis serves as President.
- Where is San Francisco Rock Project located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is San Francisco Rock Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is San Francisco Rock Project trustworthy?
- San Francisco Rock Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 San Francisco Rock Project's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 272816197.
- What is San Francisco Rock Project's website?
- http://www.rockprojectsf.org