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SOUNDS OF SAVING

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 823813103 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F12 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Small ($100K-$1M) · soundsofsaving.org
revenue
$221K
expenses
$323K
net assets
$33K
employees
5
volunteers
5
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

MUSIC/MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION THAT DESIGNS AND PROVIDES TOOLS, CONTENT, RESOURCES, AND CURRICULUM TO YOUNG PEOPLE, AGES 14-24 TO HELP UTILIZE THEIR CONNECTION TO MUSIC IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MENTAK HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

profile · synthesized from sources

The website content is a directory of mental health providers and crisis services across the United States, including clinics, community centers, and hotlines serving diverse populations such as LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and low-income communities. It lists contact information, services offered, and insurance details for each provider. The site does not describe a single organization but functions as a referral network or resource hub.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

24/7 Access Helpline
Free, confidential hotline for emotional distress, operated by DC Department of Mental Health
Integrated Behavioral Health
Co-located behavioral health services within primary care settings, offered by several clinics
SNAP Educational Recovery Program
Recovery program for survivors of narcissistic and abusive personalities, offered by Clermont Mental Health
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth
Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones via call, text, or chat
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Published Narrative Projects 1 activity
    • Conducts research on trauma healing through arts programming
      Published research on participant healing narratives from the Holistic Healing Arts Retreat in the peer-reviewed journal Traumatology, contributing to the field of trauma recovery and expressive arts therapy.
  • Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
    • Delivers music-based mental health curriculum in high schools
      Implements a social and emotional learning curriculum for students ages 14–18, using music to support mental health and wellbeing through 4-5 sessions per school year.
  • Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
    • Hosts music-based workshops connecting students to mental health care
      Designs and facilitates one-off workshops that combine live performance, discussion, and storytelling to connect high school students with local mental health professionals and care pathways.
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
    • Operates trauma-informed healing retreats for women survivors
      Hosts a 5-day immersive Holistic Healing Arts Retreat for women survivors of chronic sexual trauma, using trauma-informed and somatic-based practices to support reconnection with body, mind, and heart; participants report reduced anxiety, improved mood, and increased presence.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Runs annual College Campus Radio Campaign for mental health awareness
      Conducts a yearly campaign on college campuses using peer and artist storytelling, music-based prompts, and campus clubs to raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Produces music performance videos to support mental health awareness
      Creates musical performance videos with artists such as Bartees Strange and Cassandra Jenkins as part of the "Songs That Found Me" series in collaboration with Lifeline to promote mental health awareness.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$221K
Contributions & grants$144K65%
Program service revenue$77K35%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$323K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$232K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$33K
Cash$19K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$33K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -57.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NICK GRETO COCHAIR 1 $17K
CHARLIE GROSS COCHAIR 1 $15K
board members · 11
  • ADRIENNE C MOORE — DIRECTOR
  • BRADLEY TUSK — DIRECTOR
  • COREY FERENGUL — DIRECTOR
  • DAS DASGUPTA — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC DAMMANN — DIRECTOR
  • FRANCIS ANTHONY MARROQUIN RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN DRAPER — DIRECTOR
  • JULIAN BERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • NATE AUREBACH — DIRECTOR
  • PERRY BASHKOFF — DIRECTOR
  • RAMONA CLIFTON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Anger Can Be Power Partner — Project founded by Julia Cumming to inspire political involvement through DIY activism
  • Big Hassle Media Partner — Media company co-founded by Ken Weinstein; involved in music and artist promotion
  • Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Partner — Operates The Therapy Center @ BGSP, which provides therapy services in partnership with or under the auspices of the school
  • Bryndon Cook Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
  • Cleo Reed Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
  • Columbia University Partner — Institution where Dr. Eric Dammann and Julian Berman serve as clinical supervisor and associate professor, respectively
  • Erick the Architect Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
  • Grandstand Media Partner — Music business firm co-founded by Lisa Gottheil; active in artist representation and advocacy
  • Josh’s Fund Partner — Provides educational support for nurses working on bone marrow and stem cell transplant units; Lisa Gottheil serves on its board
  • Lifeline Partner — Collaborates with Lifeline on the Songs That Found Me performance series.
  • Maassai Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
  • New York University Partner — Institution where Dr. Anna Palumbo conducts research at the Nordoff-Robbins Center; also where Mariana D'Andrea lectures at NYU Stern
  • Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy Partner — Research and clinical center at New York University where Dr. Anna Palumbo serves as Research Manager; focuses on music therapy for neurorehabilitation and child development
  • OFFAIR Partner — Collaborates on presenting a benefit concert to support Sounds of Saving's Therapy Fund and youth programs.
  • Parsons School of Design Partner — Institution where Graham Macindoe is an associate professor of photography; also associated with Erica Sewell’s administrative roles
  • Pink Siifu Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
  • Public Records Partner — Hosts a benefit concert in collaboration with Sounds of Saving to support therapy and youth programs.
  • The Sled Partner — NYC nonprofit that assists underprivileged public school students and their families, particularly those living in shelters; co-founded by Lisa Gottheil
  • Traumatology (Tallahassee, Fla.) Partner — Published research on participant narratives from the Holistic Healing Arts Retreat.
  • William Alanson White Institute Partner — Institution where Dr. Eric Dammann serves as Co-Director of the Artists Program and clinical supervisor; affiliated with psychoanalytic training and artist mental health support
  • deem spencer Partner — Artist who has participated in past programs
strategies · 2

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.

  • Integrated Holistic Trauma Recovery
    methodology: integrated holistic trauma recovery
    By combining somatic-based practices, psychological support, and sound-based healing, the organization facilitates deeper trauma recovery because treating the body, mind, and emotional landscape together produces more comprehensive healing than single-modality approaches.
  • Music as Mental Health Intervention
    methodology: music-as-mental-health-intervention
    By leveraging young people's connection to music through curated tools, educational resources, and personal storytelling, the organization promotes mental health and wellbeing because music serves as a relatable and non-threatening medium that fosters emotional regulation, self-discovery, and help-seeking behavior.