2024-05-09T19:39:36-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 833486258 DEPARTMENT OF SOUND DEPA 9165488554 2514 Chinatown Alley Sacramento CA 95816 Lori Divine CFO 9166623991 2024-05-13 Lori Divine 999009999 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Lorraine Divine 640 Tower Street North Bend OR 97459 644972 0 X www.deptofsound.org X 2019 CA Department of Sound is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to the mission of supporting the social-emotional wellbeing of young people through music, podcasting, and the medium of sound. 4 4 5 0 0 0 89756 105902 119869 539070 0 0 0 0 209625 644972 0 0 0 0 196717 230805 0 0 452 248820 227014 445537 457819 -235912 187153 112854 274709 26515 1217 86339 273492 Department of Sound is a Sacramento-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to the mission of supporting the social-emotional wellbeing of young people through music, podcasting, and the medium of sound. 0 0 42912 0 49393 Our Sound Mind Initiative featured a comprehensive curriculum designed to bolster youth mental health alongside our existing music and podcast production programs. Through a range of topics and lessons, we provide support, techniques, and creative therapy, addressing the pressing mental health crisis among youth while offering a safe space for learning and expression. Select students are expected to participate in a Sound Mind Workshop at Shattered Records Studio to learn about professional music recording and engage in discussion on mental health and music creation. 4366 0 141373 Department of Sound continues to work along with Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Community Fund to develop creative, authentic and culturally relevant projects to highlight and center the native community experiences. We are privileged to be developing a new series on a Native Family, showcasing the strength and creativity through traditional song and dance in the form of a short film, in partnership with Shattered Records. 305176 0 348305 Department of Sound's Valley Producer Program impacted 1050 students across 4 school districts. Sacramento City Unified School District Trimester/Summer Program at 14 schools had 360 students in total, Esparto Unified School District with one site, 100 Students, Washington Unified School District with 4 sites, Trimester/Summer Program, 420 students and Twin Rivers Unified School District 4 sites, 170 Students. Through music and podcast production programs, we are able to enrich students' lives, fostering creativity and self-expression in both day and after-school settings. Our program not only supports the mental wellbeing of participants, but also provides jobs for local music artists as instructors, supporting the local creative community. 44119 0 0 The Department of Sound partnered with the Sacramento Municipal Utility Department to launch the Building Sustainable Communities Podcast Series. This collaborative effort showcased insightful discussions between 7 SMUD Board Members and 7 Local Business Executives, highlighting the significance of their collective endeavors in fortifying community and national development. By amplifying the voices of youth, this initiative aimed to build a brighter future. The podcast episodes were produced and disseminated across all social media platforms and streaming sites, jointly promoted by the Department of Sound and SMUD. 44119 0 0 396573 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X X Lori Divine 9166623991 640 Tower Street North Bend OR 97459 X John H Hodgson III Chief Executive Officer, CoFounder 40 0 X X 114271 0 0 John H Hodgson II Treasurer 2 0 X X 0 0 0 Alex Sioukas Board Member 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Verna Sulpizo Hull Secretary 1 0 X 0 0 0 Bl'eve Brown Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 114271 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11222 0 94680 0 0 105902 Delivery of music and podcasting instruction 611600 539070 539070 0 0 0 0 0 0 539070 0 0 0 0 0 0 644972 539070 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 106600 106600 0 0 0 0 0 0 83948 73683 10265 0 0 0 0 0 23960 23960 0 0 16297 14305 1992 0 1151 443 708 38986 1988 36998 141788 141788 5747 3055 2425 267 12637 7659 4978 7030 7030 15098 14478 620 680 495 185 3897 1089 2808 457819 396573 60794 452 26568 115159 0 80141 88065 0 65603 0 0 6145 0 0 5882 0 0 0 0 0 112854 274709 26515 1217 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26515 1217 X -7350 21620 93689 251872 86339 273492 112854 274709 187153 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 31056 360886 606731 209725 396573 1604971 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31056 360886 606731 209725 396573 1604971 0 1604971 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1604971 1604971 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 The CEO, John Hodgson III, is the son of the Treasurer and board member John Hodgson II Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Treasurer receives the completed 900 from the CFO and does an initial review. He then sends the tax return to all board members. After they have reviewed and any of their comments have been incorporated into the 990, the Board votes to have the CFO file the form. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Annual meeting review at the board of directors level. Annual policy and procedure review with staff. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Guidestar Compensation Report is purchased and salaries for similar size nonprofit in the respective city and state is referenced in considering the compensation of top employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 The 990 is uploaded to Guidestar. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 There were no requests for governing documents or financial statements other than by funders when applying for grants. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Department of Sound subcontracts for instructors for its programs. Other contracted services include videographer, and social media