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Creative Music Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$207k (2023)

Expenses
$205k (2023)

Total Assets
$18.3k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$11.6k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,869
Expenses
$204,776
Net Income
$2,093
Net Assets
$6,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $182,455
88.2%
Program Services $24,409
11.8%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,460
45.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,950
10.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,314
Total Liabilities $11,572
Net Assets $6,742
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Martin (President) $78,510 $0 $0
Ingrid Sertso (Director) $15,350 $0 $0
Karl Berger (Director) $7,150 $0 $0
Mitch Van Dusen (Director) $0 $6,500 $0
Mike Gassmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hollis Hedrick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Horberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stuart Leigh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ilene Marder Hinchey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Maurer (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$168,005
Expenses
$191,652
Net Income
-$23,647
Net Assets
$4,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $148,502
88.4%
Program Services $19,502
11.6%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,023
Total Liabilities $1,375
Net Assets $4,648
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Martin (President) $81,091 $0
Karl Berger (Secretary) $21,000 $0
Ingrid Sertso (Board) $0 $0
Mike Gassmann (Board) $0 $0
Hollis Hedrick (Board) $0 $0
Bill Horberg (Board) $0 $0
Stuart Leigh (Board) $0 $0
Ilene Marder Hinchey (Board) $0 $0
Rick Maurer (Board) $0 $0
Mitch Van Dusen (Board) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$155,073
Expenses
$154,114
Net Income
$959
Net Assets
$28,368
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,273
77.6%
Program Services $34,799
22.4%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,368
Total Liabilities $1,000
Net Assets $28,368
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Martin (President) $65,075 $0
Karl Berger (Secretary) $20,700 $0
Ingrid Sertso (Board) $0 $0
Mike Gassmann (Board) $0 $0
Hollis Hedrick (Board) $0 $0
Bill Horberg (Board) $0 $0
Stuart Leigh (Board) $0 $0
Ilene Marder Hinchey (Board) $0 $0
Rick Maurer (Board) $0 $0
Mitch Van Dusen (Board) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$129,283
Expenses
$116,148
Net Income
$13,135
Net Assets
$27,409
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,372
80.7%
Program Services $24,910
19.3%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,897
Total Liabilities $11,488
Net Assets $27,409
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Martin (President) $43,250 $500
Karl Berger (2019 Secretary) $21,000 $500
Ingrid Sertso (Board) $0 $0
Bill Dubilier (Board) $0 $0
Mike Gassmann (Board) $0 $0
Hollis Hedrick (Board) $0 $0
Bill Horberg (Board) $0 $0
Stuart Leigh (Board) $0 $0
Ilene Marder Hinchey (Board) $0 $0
Rick Maurer (Board) $0 $0
Mitch Van Dusen (Board) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$161,022
Expenses
$144,651
Net Income
$16,371
Net Assets
$14,274
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,137
77.7%
Program Services $35,884
22.3%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,274
Total Liabilities $1,000
Net Assets $14,274
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Martin (President) $39,710 $0
Karl Berger (2019 Secretary) $20,250 $0
Ingrid Sertso (Board) $0 $0
Bill Dubilier (Board) $0 $0
Mike Gassmann (Board) $0 $0
Hollis Hedrick (Board) $0 $0
Bill Horberg (Board) $0 $0
Stuart Leigh (Board) $0 $0
Ilene Marder Hinchey (Board) $0 $0
Rick Maurer (Board) $0 $0
Elena Zang (Board) $0 $0
Mitch Van Dusen (Board) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$116,730
Expenses
$122,718
Net Income
-$5,988
Net Assets
$12,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,486
56.1%
Program Services $51,227
43.9%
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,912
Total Liabilities $12,471
Net Assets $12,441
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karl Berger (2017 President) $0 $0
Ingrid Sertso (Board) $0 $0
Bill Dubilier (Board) $0 $0
Mike Gassmann (Board) $0 $0
Hollis Hedrick (Board) $0 $0
Bill Horberg (Board) $0 $0
Stuart Leigh (Board) $0 $0
Ilene Marder Hinchey (Board) $0 $0
Rick Maurer (Board) $0 $0
Elena Zang (Board) $0 $0
William Martin (Current President And Treasurer) $0 $0
Mitch Van Dusen (Board) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$125,424
Expenses
$120,560
Net Income
$4,864
Net Assets
$14,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,186
56.0%
Program Services $55,237
44.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,409
Total Liabilities $16,289
Net Assets $14,120
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karl Berger (2017 President) $0 $0
Rob Saffer (Executive Director) $0 $0
Ingrid Sertso (Vice President) $0 $0
Bill Dubilier (Board) $0 $0
Mike Gassmann (Board) $0 $0
Hollis Hedrick (Board) $0 $0
Bill Horberg (Board) $0 $0
Stuart Leigh (Board) $0 $0
Ilene Marder Hinchey (Board) $0 $0
Rick Maurer (Board) $0 $0
John Mower (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lloyd Trufelman (Board) $0 $0
Elena Zang (Board) $0 $0
William Martin (Current President) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$114,555
Expenses
$121,809
Net Income
-$7,254
Net Assets
$9,256
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $68,133
59.5%
Program Services $46,417
40.5%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,330
Total Liabilities $22,074
Net Assets $9,256
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karl Berger (President) $16,000 $0
Rob Saffer (Executive Director) $16,000 $0
Ingrid Sertso (Vice President) $0 $0
Bill Dubilier (Board) $0 $0
Mike Gassmann (Board) $0 $0
Hollis Hedrick (Board) $0 $0
Bill Horberg (Board) $0 $0
Stuart Leigh (Board) $0 $0
Ilene Marder Hinchey (Board) $0 $0
Rick Maurer (Board) $0 $0
John Mower (Treasurer) $0 $0
Jill Paperno (Board) $0 $0
Lloyd Trufelman (Board) $0 $0
Elena Zang (Board) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$133,741
Expenses
$131,100
Net Income
$2,641
Net Assets
$16,510
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,383
72.8%
Program Services $35,705
26.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $653
0.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,977
Total Liabilities $25,467
Net Assets $16,510
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karl Berger (President) $0 $0
Rob Saffer (Secretary Executive Director) $0 $0
Ingrid Sertso (Vice President) $0 $0
Ilene Marder Hinchey (Media Relations) $0 $0
Elena Zang (Board) $0 $0
Jill Paperno (Board) $0 $0
William Horberg (Board) $0 $0
Stuart Leigh (Board) $0 $0
Michael Gassmann (Board) $0 $0
Rick Maurer (Board) $0 $0
John Mower (Treasurer) $0 $0
Hollis Headrck (Board) $0 $0
Lloyd Trufelman (Board) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$83,662
Expenses
$71,639
Net Income
$12,023
Net Assets
$13,869
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,475
87.8%
Program Services $9,988
11.9%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $194
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,869
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,869
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karl Berger (President Treasurer) $0 $0
Rob Saffer (Secretary Executive Director) $0 $0
Ingrid Sertso (Vice President) $0 $0
Ilene Marder Hinchey (Media Relations) $0 $0
Elena Zang (Board) $0 $0
Jill Paperno (Board) $0 $0
Chris Sarazen (Board) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$91,956
Expenses
$90,423
Net Income
$1,533
Net Assets
$4,061
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $55,306
60.1%
Program Services $36,650
39.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,061
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,061
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karl Berger (President Treasurer) $0 $0
Rob Saffer (Secretary Executive Director) $0 $0
Ingrid Sertso (Vice President) $0 $0
Ilene Marder Hinchey (Media Relations) $0 $0
Elena Zang (Board) $0 $0
Jill Paperno (Board) $0 $0
Chris Sarazen (Board) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$70,833
Expenses
$77,238
Net Income
-$6,405
Net Assets
$2,528
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,000
91.8%
Program Services $5,833
8.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,528
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,528

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$64,287
Expenses
$55,479
Net Income
$8,808
Net Assets
$8,933
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,575
78.7%
Program Services $13,712
21.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,933
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,933

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