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Song and Spirit Inc

EIN 27-1828848 · Oak Park, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SONG AND SPIRIT BRINGS PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT FAITH TRADITIONS TOGETHER TO ENGAGE IN CREATIVE SERVICE THROUGH EDUCATION, MUSIC, ART, AND SOCIAL OUTREACH TO THOSE IN NEED.

Income
$95,766
Spending
$98,184
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$40,900, vice president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $7,237 spent. THE CAREAVAN OUTREACH PROGRAM ASSISTS ADULTS AND CHILDREN LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. WE PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING AND HYGIENE ITEMS TO GODS STOREHOUSE A COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND FOOD PANTRY IN DETROIT. WE EXPANDED EXISTING INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPED NEW ONES WITH DIVERSE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DISADVANTAGED THROUGHOUT METRO DETROIT. S&S SNACKPAX PROVIDES CHILDREN AND OTHERS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY WITH A LUNCH BAG CONTAINING A PROTEIN BAR FRUIT CUP, AND JUICE BOX. THESE SNACKPAX ARE ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO FOUND THEMSELVES IN DIRE CIRCUMSTANCES DUE TO TO THE PANDEMIC CAREPAX INCLUDE WINTER A HAT, GLOVES, HAND/TOE WARMERS SOCKS, OR RAIN PONCHO CAP, LIP BULMAND HYGIENE KITS ARE GIVEN DIRECTLY
  2. $10,873 spent. SONG AND SPIRIT INTERFAITH PRESENTATIONS ARE A VITAL PART OF THE INTERFAITH COMMUNITY IN METRO DETROIT. WE SHOW INTERFAITH COOPERATION IN ACTION -- EXPLORING DEEP ECUMENISM THROUGH STORIES, MUSIC, EDUCATION AND ART, DELVING INTO THE WAYS EACH OF OUR FAITH TRADITIONS INFORMS AND STRENGTHENS THE OTHER. STARSHIP SHABBAT IS AN ONLINE WEEKLY JEWISH RENEWAL SHABBAT EXPERIENCE, SERVING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, UNAFFILIATED OR INTERFAITH FAMILIES, AND IS OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE OF FAITH. SABBATH2SABBATH PROVIDES JEWS AND CHRISTIANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE SACRED TIME TOGETHER. OUR INTERFAITH EXPERIENCE INCLUDES CHANT AND MEDITATIONS FROM DIVERSE TRADITIONS. CAUGHT IN CONVERSATION BRINGS TOGETHER HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES
  3. $8,316 spent. ART-IN-ACTION GATHERS PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS, RACIAL, ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS AND ARTISTIC ABILITIES AS AN ART COMMUNITY, CREATING ART THAT IS SOLD AT ART FAIRS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT METRO DETROIT. BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS WHILE CREATING UNIQUE ART WORK HELPS SUSTAIN OUR PEACE-MAKING EFFORTS. PEOPLE WITH NO PRIOR ART EXPERIENCE ARE AMAZED AT WHAT THEY CAN CREATE. THE TILE VOLUNTEERS DONATE OVER 5,000 HOURS OF TIME EACH YEAR. WORKSHOPS ARE HELD WITH YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY, WHO EXPERIENCE MAKING ART IN DIVERSE GROUPS ADDITIONALLY, MARY WORKS WITH CONGREGATIONS, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO CREATE MOSAIC INSTALLATIONS THAT FEATURE THE WORK OF THEIR MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 December 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 2010.

    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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