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Soundcorps Inc

EIN 46-4519201 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE DEVOTE OUR ENERGIES TO BUILDING LOCAL MUSIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE THROUGH ONGOING PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND INITIATIVES. THESE EFFORTS WILL TRANSLATE INTO INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE CHATTANOOGA MUSIC.

Income
$211,424
Spending
$300,112
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
3
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$40,008, former executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $151,518 spent. SOUNDCORPS PROGRAMMING IS DESIGNED TO HELP THE LOCAL MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS BUILD THEIR CAREERS THROUGH TRAINING, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND NETWORKING. INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED DURING THE 2024 NUMBER AT 10,000. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE ONLINE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS INCLUDING THE NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENT. AN ONLINE MUSIC INDUSTRY DIRECTORY IS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH OVER 1,100 PROFILES. NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION: 8,800 PARTICIPANTS
  2. $45,483 spent. THE CHATTANOOGA HIP-HOP SUMMIT - A MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO ACCELERATING THE CAREERS OF CHATTANOOGA HIP-HOP ARTISTS AND MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS THROUGH NETWORKING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, PANEL SESSIONS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES THAT HIGHLIGHT THE WEALTH OF CHATTANOOGA AREA TALENT TO BE CULTIVATED LOCALLY, REGIONALLY, AND BEYOND.IMPACT: 6,500 INDIVIDUALS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 May 2015.

    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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