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Song Rise Arts

EIN 82-4885281 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Song Rise Arts is a nonprofit that provides trauma-informed spaces for underserved communities to find healing through creative practices. We nurture essential social and emotional skills and build resiliency by creating safe spaces for our students to tell their story. Through our programs for women veterans and transition age youth (14-26) from underserved communities, we offer songwriting classes, mentorship, one-on-one lessons, access to industry professionals, recording experience, performance opportunities and barrier-eliminating support such as stipends and transportation to foster equity, improve well-being and lift outcomes for all.

Income
$110,769
Spending
$75,201
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Highest pay
$4,910, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 32% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $59,601 spent. The THRIVE Mentorship Program is designed to support diverse voices in the Austin, TX music scene by providing young songwriters (age 18-26) with opportunities to grow as artists and build community. In 2024, THRIVE provided songwriting classes, mentorship, access to industry professionals, recording experience, performance opportunities and barrier-eliminating support such as stipends to six young artists meeting the requirements. The program culminated with a live performance at Antone's in downtown Austin on September 7th, 2024.
  2. $10,000 spent. In 2024, The Young Artist Program provided free songwriting classes, a stipend, individual instruction, music industry info sessions, and mentorship with professional Austin musicians to twelve transition age youth from underserved communities. The program culminated with an online showcase performance of the students original songs.
  3. $5,600 spent. MY STORY, MY SONG: Healing for Female Veterans: A workshop series for women veterans designed to bring healing and hope to participants through the power of storytelling and songwriting. In 2024, Song Rise Arts conducted four My Story My Song workshops with six participating veterans.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 November 6, 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 April 2018.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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