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Acm Lifting Lives

EIN 84-1638671 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 64 cents.

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

What it says it does

ACM LIFTING LIVES MUSIC DEDICATED TO IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC. ACM LIFTING LIVES FUNDS MUSIC HEALTH PROGRAMS WHILE ALSO SERVING MEMBERS OF THE MUSIC COMMUNITY WHO FACE UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS THROUGH ITS DIANE HOLCOMB EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND. ACM LIFTING LIVES HAS FUNDED NATIONAL MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS SERVING VARIOUS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
50.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 61%
Employees
4
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$226,425, executive di

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 50.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 64 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    36 of 37 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

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

  • 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 (3)
  1. $896,798 spent. ACM LIFTING LIVES IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH ARTISTS AND STRONG TIES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, ACM LIFTING LIVES FUNDS MUSIC HEALTH PROGRAMS WHILE ALSO SERVING MEMEBERS OF THE MUSIC COMMUNITY WHO FACE UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS THROUGH ITS DIANE HOLCOMB EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND. WITH GENEROUS DONATIONS AND THE SUPPORT OF ARTISTS AND FANS, ACM LIFTING LIVES HAS FUNDED NATIONAL MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS SERVING VARIOUS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS. SOME OF THE RECIPIENTS HAVE INCLUDED PATIENTS AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, RECOVERING VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH WILLIAMS SYNDROME AND INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. THE ACM LIFTING LIVES COVID- 19 RESPONSE FUND WAS CREATED IN APRIL 2020 IN RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC. ACM LIFTING LIVES IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH ARTISTS AND STRONG TIES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, ACM LIFTING LIVES FUNDS MUSIC HEALTH PROGRAMS WHILE ALSO SERVING MEMEBERS OF THE MUSIC COMMUNITY WHO FACE UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS THROUGH ITS DIANE HOLCOMB EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND. WITH GENEROUS DONATIONS AND THE SUPPORT OF ARTISTS AND FANS, ACM LIFTING LIVES HAS FUNDED NATIONAL MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS SERVING VARIOUS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS. SOME OF THE RECIPIENTS HAVE INCLUDED PATIENTS AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, RECOVERING VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH WILLIAMS SYNDROME AND INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. THE ACM LIFTING LIVES COVID- 19 RESPONSE FUND WAS CREATED IN APRIL 2020 IN RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC.
  2. $132,844 spent. ACM LIFTING LIVES IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH ARTISTS AND STRONG TIES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, ACM LIFTING LIVES FUNDS MUSIC HEALTH PROGRAMS WHILE ALSO SERVING MEMEBERS OF THE MUSIC COMMUNITY WHO FACE UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS THROUGH ITS DIANE HOLCOMB EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND. WITH GENEROUS DONATIONS AND THE SUPPORT OF ARTISTS AND FANS, ACM LIFTING LIVES HAS FUNDED NATIONAL MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS SERVING VARIOUS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS. SOME OF THE RECIPIENTS HAVE INCLUDED PATIENTS AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, RECOVERING VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH WILLIAMS SYNDROME AND INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. THE ACM LIFTING LIVES COVID- 19 RESPONSE FUND WAS CREATED IN APRIL 2020 IN RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC.
  3. ACM LIFTING LIVES IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH ARTISTS AND STRONG TIES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, ACM LIFTING LIVES FUNDS MUSIC HEALTH PROGRAMS WHILE ALSO SERVING MEMEBERS OF THE MUSIC COMMUNITY WHO FACE UNEXPECTED HARDSHIPS THROUGH ITS DIANE HOLCOMB EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND. WITH GENEROUS DONATIONS AND THE SUPPORT OF ARTISTS AND FANS, ACM LIFTING LIVES HAS FUNDED NATIONAL MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS SERVING VARIOUS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS. SOME OF THE RECIPIENTS HAVE INCLUDED PATIENTS AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE FACILITIES, RECOVERING VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH WILLIAMS SYNDROME AND INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. THE ACM LIFTING LIVES COVID- 19 RESPONSE FUND WAS CREATED IN APRIL 2020 IN RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC.

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 February 2006.

    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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