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Heartsong Inc

EIN 13-3665796 · White Plains, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

HEARTSONGS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CLINICALLY BASED MUSIC AND ART THERAPY PROGRAMS THAT SEEK TO ENHANCE THE FUNCTIONING LEVEL AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES LOCATED IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY., BUT DRAWING CHILDREN FROM THROUGHOUT THE

Income
$382,493
Spending
$372,950
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 43%
Employees
16
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$28,965, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 135% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 41 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $95,565 spent. HEARTSONG CURRENTLY PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY BASED AGENCIES IN THE TRI-STATE AREA TO PROVIDE THE BENEFITS OF MUSIC AND/OR THERAPY SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. WE HAVE APPROACHED EACH OF THESE PARTNERSHIPS ACKNOWLEDGING IN EACH A UNIQUE SET OF CHALLENGES THAT DEMAND SENSITIVITY AND ACCOMMODATION TO DIFFERENCES OF CULTURE, PROTOCOL, STYLE, AND SOCIAL NORMS, OUR OUTREACH SERVICES (COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS)SERVED MORE THAN 200 CHILDREN THROUGH CONTACTED SERVICES. WE WERE IN THREE LOCATIONS: CORNERSTONE CHILDRENS CENTER, WESTCHESTER SCHOOL SPECIAL CHILDREN AND ACDS.
  2. $59,476 spent. CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES, WHEN USED IN A THERAPUTIC SETTING, HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY IMPROVING ATTENTION SPAN, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS. GROUP THERAPY PROGRAM IS OFFERED THREE TEN WEEK SESSIONS DURING SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE. ALL FAMILIES RECEIVE THREE CLINICAL TREATMENT SUMMARIES AT THE END OF EACH SESSION. HEARTSONG IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ITS PROGRAM AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF FAMILYS ABILITY TO PAY.
  3. $57,930 spent. CREATIVE DANCE THERAPIES, WHEN USED IN A THERAPUTIC SETTING, HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY IMPROVING ATTENTION SPAN, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS. HEARTSONG IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ITS PROGRAM AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF FAMILYS ABILITY TO PAY.
  4. PART III, LINE 1 CONTINUED - NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA. HEARTSONG PROVIDES ITS PROGRAM SERVICES ON SATURDAYS FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE AT WESTCHESTER SCHOOL 29 IN YONKERS AND AT GOOD COUNSEL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN WHITE PLAINS. OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR. THOSE WHO BENEFIT THE MOST FROM OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE THOSE FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, DOWN SYNDROME, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES. HEARTSONG MEETS A CRITICAL NEED FOR COMMUNITY BASED ART AND MUSIC THERAPY FOR THESE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2017.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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