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ROSIE'S HOUSE A MUSIC ACADEMY FOR

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860650451 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE L80J · Housing & Shelter · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.rosieshouse.org
revenue
$4.0M
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$3.9M
employees
51
volunteers
39
program ratio
61%
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rosie's House is a Phoenix-based nonprofit that provides free, high-quality music education to underserved youth. They offer lessons, loan instruments, and provide meals, aiming to eliminate barriers to music education and foster confidence, creativity, and college readiness. The organization serves over 820 students annually through various programs.

named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Afterschool classes
Free afterschool music education classes.
College Path Program
Provides support and resources for students preparing for college.
Digital Music Programs
Programs focused on digital music and creativity.
Early Childhood music sessions
Free music sessions for young children.
Make Music Phoenix
A citywide celebration of free live music events across Phoenix.
Mariachi Program
Music education focused on mariachi, celebrating culture and student talent.
Musicians Mentoring in the Classroom
Program that transforms students into leaders through mentoring.
Percussion Programs
Programs focused on percussion instruments.
Summer Music Program
Free music program offered during the summer.
Ukulele Club
Community-based ukulele club.
activities · 9 clusters

what they do

  • Early Childhood Music Education 2 activities
    • Conduct research on music and childhood development
      Explored the role of music education in childhood development through participation in STN's episode on Actionable Advocacy.
    • Research on music education impact
      Explores how music education supports childhood development, as featured on STN's episode on Actionable Advocacy.
  • Instrument Loan Program 2 activities
    • Facilitate instrument access through community donations
      Provides instruments to 250 new students through community donation efforts.
    • Instrument lending program
      Loans over 600 musical instruments to students annually, with instruments for 250 new students provided through community donations.
  • Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 2 activities
    • Student support and mentorship
      Provides over 8,000 healthy meals to students annually and offers mentorship through a "Musicians Mentoring in the Classroom" program. The organization also supports senior students in achieving college and career goals, with 100% of seniors achieving their goals over the past six years and the Class of 2025 earning over $1 million in scholarships.
    • Support college and career readiness for seniors
      Supports 100% of senior students in achieving their college and career goals, with the Class of 2025 collectively earning over $1 million in scholarships and all being college-bound.
  • Youth Support Through Arts and Education 1 activity
    • Advance STEAM and digital music education
      Expands STEAM learning and digital music programs for youth through new grant funding and curriculum development.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 1 activity
    • Community events and celebrations
      Organizes community events such as a Mariachi Celebration Picnic, Family Fun Day, Senior Celebration, Ovation Gala, and a Grand Opening Celebration, including events to celebrate the organization's 30th anniversary.
  • School-Based Music Education Outreach 1 activity
    • Deliver in-school mentoring programs
      Operates a “Musicians Mentoring in the Classroom” program that brings music mentors into schools to support student development.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
    • Provide meals to students
      Provides over 8,000 healthy meals annually to students participating in its music education programs.
  • Youth Mental Health Education & Training 1 activity
    • Youth mental health support
      Supports youth mental health, suicide prevention, and stigma reduction, working to advance access to critical services across Arizona.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Expand access through facility and program development
      Opened a new 15,000 sq ft facility in downtown Phoenix with a $6.5 million investment and launched new free programs in music exploration, digital creativity, and percussion, expanding access to free music education in Phoenix.
    • Host student concerts and public performances
      Hosts a variety of concerts and showcases annually—including mariachi, holiday, and senior celebrations—that engage students and the broader community, with past events drawing up to 18,500 attendees.
    • Hosting concerts and showcases
      Hosts various concerts and showcases, including Mariachi Performances, Youth Mariachi Concerts, an Annual Holiday Concert, and a Great Performers Showcase Concert, which have been attended by 18,500 people.
    • Provide free music lessons and instrument loans
      Provides over 31,000 free music lessons annually to more than 820 students and loans over 600 musical instruments to students each year, primarily serving low-income and underserved youth across Arizona.
    • Providing free music lessons
      Provides over 31,000 free music lessons annually to more than 820 underserved students, building confidence and creativity. This includes new programs in music exploration, digital creativity, and percussion.
    • Support youth mental health and stigma reduction
      Supports youth mental health, suicide prevention, and stigma reduction by advancing access to critical services across Arizona.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$4.01M
Contributions & grants$4.00M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$1.04M
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising27%
Salaries & benefits$504K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.90M
Cash$1.36M
Investments$384K
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$3.89M
Liquid reserves20.3 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BECKY BELL BALLARD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40 $85K
board members · 7
  • ALBERT LEFFLER — MEMBER
  • BARB BERASTEGUI — MEMBER
  • CHRISTINA CHAMBERS — MEMBER
  • MELISSA SOLIZ — MEMBER
  • NICK KIRBY — MEMBER
  • PATRICK STEVENS — MEMBER
  • TIM FONTES — MEMBER
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • AZ Blue Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to strengthen youth mental health, suicide prevention, and stigma reduction.
  • Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation Funder — Supports Rosie's House in expanding free, high-quality music education.
  • Make Music Phoenix Partner — Collaborates on community music engagement initiatives.
  • Northwest Valley Ukulele Club Partner — Held a driveway concert to benefit Rosie’s House.
  • Piper Charitable Trust Funder — Supports the expansion of mariachi programs.
  • Valley Metro Partner — Launched a Light Rail collaboration celebrating 20 years of positive change.