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MUSICBREEDS INC
Hempstead, NY · EIN 472155467 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A68 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$405K
expenses
$378K
net assets
$-26K
employees
0
volunteers
10
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

MusicBreeds delivers equitable, innovative pathways to creative education-removing barriers and designing learning experiences that adapt to the diverse needs of every student. We ensure that all people, especially those from underserved and neurodiverse communities, have equal access to high-quality, transformative programs. Through inclusive innovation, we tailor instruction, tools, and opportunities so that creativity is not limited by learning style, background, or circumstance. Our approach equips all people with the skills, confidence, and connections to thrive-unlocking personal potential while fueling the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change maker.

profile · synthesized from sources

MusicBreeds Inc is a nonprofit organization based in New York focused on expanding access to creative education through adaptive, inclusive programming. The organization serves students—particularly those from underserved and neurodiverse communities—by removing systemic barriers to participation in the arts. It emphasizes equitable learning experiences that foster personal growth, leadership, and innovation.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $45K
    Closed on a 2nd Partnership
  2. #2 $96K
    Recurring Business
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts & Culture Program
Primary program delivering creative education through a second partnership; focused on equitable access and adaptive learning experiences for students
Recurring Business Program
Supports ongoing operations through sustainable business activities; reported $95,823 in expenses and revenue in 2024
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Arts Education Access Programs 1 activity
    • Establishing organizational partnerships for arts and culture programming
      Established a second organizational partnership to support arts and culture programming, indicating ongoing efforts to expand program reach through collaboration.
  • Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
    • Maintaining ongoing business operations for program delivery
      Conducted and sustained core business operations necessary for the delivery of programs, ensuring organizational continuity and operational functionality.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$405K
Contributions & grants$118K29%
Program service revenue$287K71%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$378K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$244K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$180K
Cash$64K
Investments$0
Liabilities$206K
Net assets$-26K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +35.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • Chris Reed — Interim Board Chair
  • Deidra McBean — Board Treasurer
  • Herve Tessler — Board Member
  • Ian Rifkin — Board Secretary
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • 2nd Partnership Partner — Collaborative partnership supporting arts and culture programming
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Inclusive Innovation in Creative Education
    methodology: inclusive_innovation
    By designing adaptive and barrier-free creative education experiences, MUSICBREEDS INC increases access and engagement for underserved and neurodiverse learners, because removing structural and pedagogical barriers enables equitable participation and fosters inclusion in the arts.