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EIN 81-0876825

East Lake Expression Engine

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
City
Chattanooga
State
Tennessee
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A68: Music
Description
East Lake Expression Engine develops creativity, discipline, problem-solving skills, social skills, and spiritual maturity through musical instruction and collaboration in a gospel-centered environment. Its purpose is to serve underprivileged students in the community by offering open access to music instruction without tuition charges or ability-based auditions.
Total revenues
$382,957
2023
Total expenses
$341,082
2023
Total assets
$168,839
2023
Num. employees
41
2023

Program areas at East Lake Expression Engine

Expression Engine is an el sistema inspired after-school and summer music program that seeks to develop the creativity, discipline, problem solving skills, social skills, and spiritual maturity of its students through musical instruction and collaboration in a gospel-centered environment.

Who funds East Lake Expression Engine

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Generosity TrustIn Furtherance of Foundation's Purposes$120,925
Robert L and Kathrina H Maclellan FoundationFor Education of Youth and Children.$50,000
Crichton Family FoundationGeneral Support$20,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at East Lake Expression Engine

NameTitleCompensation
Libby O'NeilExecutive Director, Co - Founder
Xaris EmmettDirector of Operations
Dj GriffinProgram Director
Charley CrichtonPresident$0
Kelly StultzSecretary$0

Financials for East Lake Expression Engine

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$370,135
Program services$500
Investment income and dividends$3,983
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$8,339
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$382,957

Form 990s for East Lake Expression Engine

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-15990View PDF
2022-122023-05-15990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990EZView PDF
2019-122021-05-12990EZView PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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The ResidencySeattle, WA$686,378
Roots of MusicNew Orleans, LA$1,099,750
Bridge Music ProjectOlympia, WA$296,849
Opus Community Music SchoolEldersburg, MD$235,901
KidznotesDurham, NC$822,361
Data update history
December 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,220 from D'addario Foundation
August 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $120,925 from The Generosity Trust
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Crichton Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2903 E 37th St
Chattanooga, TN 37407
Metro area
Chattanooga, TN-GA
County
Hamilton County, TN
Website URL
eastlakeexpressionengine.com/ 
Phone
(706) 639-5366
IRS details
EIN
81-0876825
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A68: Music
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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