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EIN 71-1013691

Guitars in the Classroom

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
61
City
San Diego
State
California
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A68: Music
Description
Guitars in the Classroom provides music integration training, programs and artist residencies to teachers of grades TK-6. Its mission is to improve education quality by providing ongoing musical training and resources to educators, and to create access to musical learning for all students. The organization trains, supplies and coaches teachers who wish to lead in music-related instruction within the classroom. Gitc has reached over a quarter of a million students each year by providing training primarily in lower economic situation schools. It is located in San Diego, CA.
Total revenues
$1,057,247
2024
Total expenses
$1,196,324
2024
Total assets
$620,773
2024
Num. employees
61
2024

Program areas at Guitars in the Classroom

Guitars in the Classroom (gitc) continues to reach over a quarter of a million students each year by training their teachers to lead in music related instruction within the Classroom. Gitc has provided teachers at primarily lower econimic situation schools with free Guitars, ukeleles musical accessories, materials and free music lessons and workshops with integration into regular and special education Classroom learning curriculum. Gitc has received and expended donated advertising services in the amount of $10,920. This is reflected in the internal financial statements and not recorded as revenue or expense on the 990 tax return.

Who funds Guitars in the Classroom

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The San Diego FoundationGeneral Support$544,454
The San Diego Women's FoundationFor Unrestricted Funding$30,000
NAMM Foundation A Not-For-Profit Corporation$25,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Guitars in the Classroom

NameTitleCompensation
Jess BaronExecutive Director
Jessica Anne BaronFounder , Executive Director$0
Gail WingfieldDirector of Development and Director of Programs
Debra CavataioBookkeeper
John UngerTreasurer$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Guitars in the Classroom

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$782,288
Program services$274,884
Investment income and dividends$75
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,057,247

Form 990s for Guitars in the Classroom

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-11990View PDF
2023-062024-05-26990View PDF
2023-062023-10-16990View PDF
2022-062022-11-11990View PDF
2021-062021-11-08990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

Organizations like Guitars in the Classroom

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The ResidencySeattle, WA$686,378
Rosie's House A Music Academy for ChildrenPhoenix, AZ$1,987,465
Intonation Music WorkshopChicago, IL$888,075
FAME-Foundation for The Advancement of Music & EducationBowie, MD$590,910
Enriching Lives Through MusicSan Rafael, CA$1,538,107
ZumixEast Boston, MA$3,016,262
East Lake Expression EngineChattanooga, TN$382,957
Boise Rock SchoolBoise, ID$508,653
Academie MusiqueTemple, TX$465,506
MusicopiaPhiladelphia, PA$1,357,828
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Mattina R Proctor Foundation
October 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $544,454 from The San Diego Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from NAMM Foundation A Not-For-Profit Corporation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1286 University Ave 389
San Diego, CA 92103
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
guitarsintheclassroom.org/ 
Phone
(619) 840-1010
IRS details
EIN
71-1013691
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0176560
FTB Entity ID
2597303
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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