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MUSIC SERVING THE WORD MINISTRIES

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 260694098 · Form 990PF · FY2020 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Large ($10M-$50M) · msw.org
revenue
$13.0M
expenses
$2.1M
net assets
$23.6M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Music Serving the Word Ministries (MSW) is a faith-based organization that uses music and the arts to promote Christian values and leadership. It operates a music venue, offers educational programs for musicians, and provides an incubator for faith-based nonprofits. MSW aims to impact lives and culture through creative expression and leadership development.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Jazz for the Soul
A concert series that brings together world-class jazz musicians, avid listeners, and noteworthy causes, offering free live concerts twice a month.
Music & Albums Archive
Archives and provides access to various musical albums by artists associated with MSW, including Christian and jazz music.
Sheet Music (Free Downloads)
Offers free downloadable sheet music for traditional hymns and patriotic songs arranged by Chuck Marohnic, edited by Russell Schmidt.
The Center (The Ravenscroft)
A 30,000 square foot music venue and multi-use space in Scottsdale, AZ, featuring an intimate 200-seat concert hall for world-renowned jazz artists and a modern lounge called Jazzbird for local musicians.
The Incubator
A program that finds, trains, and develops Kingdom-focused leaders of faith-based nonprofits through cohort learning, customized coaching, and financial gifts, offered without financial cost to participants.
Valley Gospel Project
Provides an opportunity for students to learn biblical truths, develop their talents, and build community through Christ-centered music education and performance.
Valley Jazz Cooperative
Offers music students a valuable experience through performing ensembles, guest artist clinics, online instruction, and additional educational opportunities.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Retreat and Training Scholarships 4 activities
    • Christian Nonprofit Leadership Training and Support
      Provides comprehensive training, strategic coaching, and onsite implementation support for Christian nonprofit leaders through an Incubator program offered at no financial cost, including monetary gifts to participants and their organizations.
    • Provide leadership training and capacity building for Christian nonprofits
      Offers comprehensive training, strategic coaching, and onsite implementation support for Christian nonprofit leaders through the Incubator program, which is provided at no financial cost and includes substantial monetary gifts to participating leaders and their organizations.
    • Provide leadership training and financial support for Christian nonprofit leaders
      Offers comprehensive training, strategic coaching, and onsite implementation support for Christian nonprofit leaders through the Incubator program, which is provided at no cost and includes substantial monetary gifts to participants and their organizations.
    • Providing Christian Nonprofit Leadership Training
      Offers comprehensive training and strategic coaching for Christian nonprofit leaders through an Incubator program, covering all aspects of nonprofit leadership, providing onsite implementation support, and offering monetary gifts to participants and their organizations at no financial cost.
  • Youth Performing Arts Camps & Classes 4 activities
    • Deliver Christ-centered music education and student performance programs
      Provides music education and performance opportunities for students through the Valley Jazz Cooperative and the Valley Gospel Project, including guest artist clinics, online instruction, biblical teaching integration, and community development components.
    • Deliver Christ-centered music education and student performance programs
      Provides music education and performance opportunities for students through the Valley Jazz Cooperative and the Valley Gospel Project, offering guest artist clinics, online instruction, biblical teaching integration, and community development components.
    • Music Education and Performance Opportunities for Students
      Offers music education and performance opportunities to students through programs like the Valley Jazz Cooperative and the Valley Gospel Project, which includes guest artist clinics, online instruction, and integrates biblical teaching and community development.
    • Providing Music Education and Performance Opportunities
      Offers music education and performance opportunities to students through the Valley Jazz Cooperative and the Valley Gospel Project, including guest artist clinics, online instruction, and integrating biblical teaching and community development.
  • Christian Sacred Music Production 4 activities
    • Distributing Music and Sheet Music
      Offers music albums for download or streaming on various platforms and provides free downloadable sheet music, including arrangements for solo piano of traditional hymns and patriotic songs.
    • Distribution of Original Music and Sheet Music
      Distributes music from various artists for download or streaming on platforms like iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon, and provides free downloadable sheet music, including arrangements for solo piano of traditional hymns and patriotic songs.
    • Produce and distribute original music and arrangements
      Creates and distributes original music and modern arrangements of traditional hymns and patriotic songs, offering albums for download or streaming on platforms like iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon, as well as free downloadable sheet music including arrangements of "Be Now My Vision," "Amazing Grace," and "America the Beautiful."
    • Produce and distribute original music and arrangements
      Creates and distributes original music through albums available for download or streaming on platforms including iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon, featuring artists such as Bob Ravenscroft, Carl Herrgesell, and The Word Reborn, and provides free downloadable sheet music including newly harmonized arrangements of "Be Now My Vision," "Amazing Grace," and "America the Beautiful" for solo piano with chord symbols.
  • Live Music Festival & Concert Production 3 activities
    • Present themed multimedia events combining music, spoken word, and visuals
      Produces events that integrate original music, spoken word, and visual elements to engage audiences in a holistic artistic and spiritual experience.
    • Presenting Multi-Media Events
      Presents events that combine spoken word, original music, and visuals to engage audiences.
    • Presenting Multimedia Events
      Presents events that combine spoken word, original music, and visuals to engage audiences.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Host free community jazz concert series
      Organizes the "Jazz for the Soul" concert series, offering free live jazz performances twice per month featuring world-class musicians to promote community engagement.
    • Host live music performances in dedicated venues
      Operates a 30,000 square foot music venue and a 200-seat concert hall in Scottsdale and Phoenix metro areas, hosting world-renowned and Grammy Award-winning jazz artists, local musicians, and regular performances at the Jazzbird lounge with food and beverage service.
    • Operate music venue and concert programming in Arizona
      Operates a 200-seat concert hall and a 30,000 square foot multi-use music venue in Scottsdale, AZ, opened in October 2021, hosting world-renowned and Grammy Award-winning jazz artists, local musicians, and regular live performances including the Jazzbird lounge and Jazz for the Soul concert series, which presents free live jazz concerts twice per month.
    • Operating a Music Venue and Hosting Concerts
      Operates a 30,000 square foot music venue and 200-seat concert hall in Scottsdale, AZ, hosting performances by world-renowned, Grammy Award-winning, and local jazz artists, including a free bi-monthly concert series.
    • Operating a Music Venue and Hosting Concerts
      Operates a 30,000 square foot music venue and 200-seat concert hall in Scottsdale, AZ, hosting performances by world-renowned, Grammy Award-winning, and local jazz artists, including a free bi-monthly concert series.
financials · form 990PF · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$12.98M
Contributions & grants$12.94M100%
Program service revenue
Investment income$51K0%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$2.08M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$101K
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$23.61M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$23.61M
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROB MOORE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY/TREASURER 40 $101K
board members · 4
  • BRENT GARRISON — DIRECTOR
  • DEBBY DEBERNARDI — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT UNTIL 8/1/2021
  • ROBERT RAVENSCROFT — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Bob Ravenscroft Partner — Founder of Music Serving the Word Ministries.
  • Hope Women's Center Partner — Participating organization in the MSW Incubator program
  • Likewise Partner — Participating organization in the MSW Incubator program
  • MENTORKIDS USA Partner — Participating organization in the MSW Incubator program
  • Sanctuary Jazz Publications Partner — Original publisher of sheet music arrangements, with rights later assigned to Music Serving the Word Ministries.
  • The Ravenscroft Partner — Music Serving the Word Ministries operates The Ravenscroft as a music venue and multi-use space.