# Play It Forward Music Foundation

Youth development nonprofit in Santa Rosa, California 95404. EIN 81-3472911. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Play it Forward Music Foundation is a nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to foster connection through music. We provide programming, instruments, lessons, and performance opportunities to people with limited access. We believe music has the power to transform lives both internally and collectively as well as enrich our community.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813472911/202601339349204275/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2017
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $51,065 | $83,284 | $10,546 | $10,546 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813472911/202601339349204275/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $88,164 | $69,132 | $34,399 | $34,399 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/813472911/202431359349207543/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $29,052, program fees $22,013, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -24% a year, Dec 2023 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 12 of 28 youth development nonprofits in Santa Rosa.
- Revenue $51,065 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Sonoma County, California: about 89,405 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 179 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Santa Rosa: 60 licensed child care centers, 7 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/santa-rosa
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Play It Forward Music Foundation's EIN?**

Play It Forward Music Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3472911. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Play It Forward Music Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Play It Forward Music Foundation in Santa Rosa, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2017. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Play It Forward Music Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Play It Forward Music Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Play It Forward Music Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Play it Forward Music Foundation is a nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to foster connection through music. We provide programming, instruments, lessons, and performance opportunities to people with limited access. We believe music has the power to transform lives both internally and collectively as well as enrich our community." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Play It Forward Music Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Play It Forward Music Foundation reported total revenue of $51,065 and total expenses of $83,284 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.