D Cipher
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
D.Cipher is a music mastermind collective and organization that serves Detroits community of musicians through shared learning, resources, and collaboration, and uplifts and celebrates Detroits musical legacy and emerging musical talent by bringing live music directly to Detroit residents. D.Cipher provides musicians with the resources and information they need to thrive and grow their careers in Detroit, while regularly connecting Detroits broader community to live music in engaging ways through hosting public live music events and public professional development workshops for musicians. All of our programming is held throughout Detroit, Michigan, and free to the public.
- Income
- $106,554
- Spending
- $91,750
- Reserves
- 2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 70%
- Highest pay
- $8,658, 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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (2)
- $62,597 spent. D.Cipher Live music concerts: Through these series of concerts, we activate under utilized spaces and cultural dead zones with live music. These concert series activations connects the general public to live music in unique and engaging ways and provides much needed gig opportunities for local musicians. In FY2024, we held 20 public activations that exposed an estimated 20,000 citizens to live music, while providing opportunity and resources to an estimated 60 musicians.
- $29,153 spent. Capacity Building: During FY2023, we were able to provide stipends to our immediate team of 3 who facilities and all organizational programming, development, outreach, and strategy. We were also able to bring on two support people to help with our audio/visual needs for our community music programs and capture content to document our programming throughout the year. We captured/created an estimated 500+ pieces of audio, photo, and video content, available for musicians to use and leverage for future opportunities. We were also able to purchase some key music equipment to enhance our program offerings for the musicians we work with.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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