# Department of Sound

Youth development programs nonprofit in Sacramento, California 95816. EIN 83-3486258. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/833486258-department-of-sound

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> 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.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833486258/202401309349305330/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- 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 2023 | $644,972 | $457,819 | $274,709 | $273,492 | 5 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833486258/202401309349305330/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $396,573 (87%), management $60,794 (13%), fundraising $452 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $105,902, program fees $539,070, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 19 of 167 youth development nonprofits in Sacramento.
- Revenue $410,958 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Sacramento County, California: about 360,309 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
- 737 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Sacramento: 272 licensed child care centers, 39 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/sacramento
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Department of Sound's EIN?**

Department of Sound's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3486258. 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 Department of Sound a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Department of Sound in Sacramento, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. 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 Department of Sound tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Department of Sound 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 Department of Sound do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "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." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Department of Sound take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Department of Sound reported total revenue of $644,972 and total expenses of $457,819 on its Form 990 (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.