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Sound Check Group Inc

EIN 87-1818201 · Plantation, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceWeak44 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

THE SOUND CHECK FOUNDATION EXISTS TO REPAIR THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EDUCATION AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THROUGH STRATEGIC PLANNING, CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, EVENT AND FUNDRAISING, WE AIM TO RESOURCE CLASSROOMS, DEVELOP EDUCATORS AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

Income
$152,741
Spending
$162,262
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

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: 27 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 196% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 116% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (1)
  1. Funding from donations and external grants helped support Sound Check Spotlights, our programming activities for students and educators held throughtout the year (February 2024 through December 2024). These programs were designed to fill student access gaps and fuel inspiration in educators: they included our sponsored band camps for students,Tech experiences for Students, leadership summits, masterclasses, breast cancer rallies, and much more.Funding also helped offset our expenses associated with production, overhead expenses and human resources (facilitators, honorariums, travel, etc.). EVENTS INCLUDED POMPANO BEACH FIRST FRIDAY, FLUTE FUNDAMENTALS MASTERCLASS, MIRAMAR SOS PERCUSSION @ PANTHER ARENA, EXPRESS YOURSELF TEEN OPEN MIC, SOUNDCHECK FEST 2024, TSU BAND CAMP, SOUTH FLORIDA ALL STAR BAND CAMP, SOUTH FLORIDA ALL STAR BAND HBCU NIGHT, TECH CONNECT STUDENT EXPERIENCE, SOUNDCHECK x STARBUCKS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, ORANGE BLOSSOM CLASSIC, LET'S BEAT BREAST CANCER RALLIES, THRIVE '24 TECH CONFERENCE, HOUSTON AFROTECH 2024, NU DECO AT THE ARSHT AT THE BANDSHELL, DRIVE FOR CHANGE GOLF CLASSIC

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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