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Sounds of Saving

Music/mental health organization that designs and provides tools, content, resources, and curriculum to young people, ages 14-24 to help utilize their connection to music in support of their …

Health Brooklyn, NY EIN: 823813103 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Sounds of Saving

Our largest program was a video series with national suicide prevention lifeline to raise awareness about mental health issues and spreading messages of hope. We reached well over 1mm people and picked up national press.

Founded
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
F12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Music/mental health organization that designs and provides tools, content, resources, and curriculum to young people, ages 14-24 to help utilize their connection to music in support of their mentak health and wellbeing.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F12
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 27.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 18.6% of total expenses ($60,000 of $322,538).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.82
Program$0.82
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Sounds of Saving with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Sounds of Saving is a registered health nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 823813103. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $221K in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Sounds of Saving's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823813103. 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.

Sounds of Saving has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Sounds of Saving is located in Brooklyn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sounds of Saving has $221K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sounds of Saving is classified as a Health 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 $221K in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sounds of Saving. 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, Sounds of Saving 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.

Our largest program was a video series with national suicide prevention lifeline to raise awareness about mental health issues and spreading messages of hope. We reached well over 1mm people and picked up national press. Sounds of Saving is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $221K is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Sounds of Saving are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sounds of Saving is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823813103, 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
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

NI
Nick G••••
President

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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Oct 2025
www.whathifi.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
10 Years Ago: Sturgill Simpson Releases Landmark Album “Metamodern Sounds” - - Saving Country Music
May 2024
savingcountrymusic.com
Sturgill Simpson Marks the 10th Anniversary of “Metamodern Sounds” - - Saving Country Music
Apr 2024
savingcountrymusic.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Communion — The New Money Saving Fintech App on a Mission to Help People Build a Financial Buffer Against the World & Fi
Sep 2023
www.techtimes.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Robert Plant & Saving Grace – “Everybody’s Song” (Low Cover) - Stereogum
Mar 2020
stereogum.com

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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 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 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.

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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 50 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 · 2017
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sounds of Saving

What is Sounds of Saving?
Sounds of Saving is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brooklyn, United States. Our largest program was a video series with national suicide prevention lifeline to raise awareness about mental health issues and spreading messages of hope. We reached well over 1mm people and picked up national press.
When was Sounds of Saving founded?
Sounds of Saving was founded in 2017.
Who leads Sounds of Saving?
Nick Greto serves as President.
Where is Sounds of Saving located?
Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, United States.
What is Sounds of Saving's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sounds of Saving trustworthy?
Sounds of Saving has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Sounds of Saving's registration number?
IRS EIN: 823813103.
What is Sounds of Saving's website?
http://www.soundsofsaving.org