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TREMBLE CLEFS ARIZONA

SUN CITY, AZ · EIN 825412582 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE E99 · Health Care · Micro (<$100K) · trembleclefsarizona.org
revenue
$61K
expenses
$71K
net assets
$72K
employees
mission · from form 990

Music therapy for Parkinson's patients

profile · synthesized from sources

Tremble Clefs Arizona provides music therapy to individuals with Parkinson's disease through vocal and movement exercises. The organization operates in Maricopa County, Arizona, offering in-person and online singing groups to support members in managing their symptoms and fostering community. Founded in 1994, it incorporated as a nonprofit in 2018.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Concerts
Performances by the Tremble Clefs choirs, including opening major league baseball games and concerts for underserved populations.
Electronic Newsletter
A twice-monthly electronic newsletter providing information and support to members, distributed via MailChimp.
Music Therapy Groups
Clinically beneficial program providing vocal and movement exercises and singing for people with Parkinson's disease, offered in-person and via Zoom.
Workshops/Retreats
Events where participants from different groups gather to sing, learn vocal strategies, exchange information, and learn from experts.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Music Therapy and Personalized Playlists 5 activities
    • Group Music Therapy Sessions for Parkinson's Disease
      Provides weekly structured music therapy sessions, including vocal and movement exercises, for individuals with Parkinson's disease, their families, and caregivers in Maricopa County. These sessions incorporate body warm-ups, breathing and vocal exercises, and fine and gross motor interventions, with some groups specifically for Korean-speaking individuals via teletherapy.
    • Group Music Therapy Sessions for Parkinson's Disease
      Provides weekly structured music therapy sessions, including vocal and movement exercises, for individuals with Parkinson's disease, their families, and caregivers. These sessions incorporate body warm-ups, breathing and vocal exercises, and fine and gross motor interventions, and are offered in-person at four locations in Maricopa County and via teletherapy for Korean-speaking individuals.
    • Group Music Therapy Sessions for Parkinson's Patients
      Provides regular, often weekly, group music therapy sessions for individuals with Parkinson's disease, their families, and caregivers in Maricopa County. These sessions include vocal and movement exercises, body warm-ups, breathing exercises, and fine and gross motor interventions, with specific groups established in Sun City (2008) and Mesa (2019), and four in-person groups operating in 2025.
    • Music Therapy Retreats
      Co-sponsors music therapy retreats for individuals with Parkinson's disease, such as a retreat in May 2014 that had 152 attendees.
    • Teletherapy Music Therapy for Korean-speaking Individuals with Parkinson's
      Offers a teletherapy music program specifically for Korean-speaking individuals with Parkinson's disease, including social check-ins and information sharing on medical and educational resources.
  • Parkinson's Peer Support & Community Engagement 4 activities
    • Community Engagement and Support
      Engages with the Parkinson's disease community through information booths at events, co-sponsored retreats, and by providing financial assistance for members to attend relevant conferences. The organization also publishes a monthly newsletter and has established internal teams to support members.
    • Member Support and Community Building
      Fosters a supportive community for individuals with Parkinson's disease through social check-ins, sharing medical and educational resources, and mutual encouragement. This includes publishing a monthly electronic newsletter and establishing a Welcome Team and Care Team to support members.
    • Member Support and Community Building
      Fosters a supportive community for individuals with Parkinson's disease through social check-ins, sharing medical and educational resources, and providing mutual encouragement. This includes publishing a monthly electronic newsletter and establishing a Welcome Team and Care Team to support members.
    • Participation in Parkinson's Disease Events and Conferences
      Participates in and performs at Parkinson's disease community events and conferences, such as the PD Care Connection Experience Event and the World Parkinson Congress, to raise awareness and share experiences.
  • Youth & Family Theatrical Productions 4 activities
    • Community Performances and Concerts
      Organizes and performs concerts for the public and underserved populations, including residents of care facilities and senior centers, to raise awareness and provide therapeutic engagement. These performances include annual public concerts, fundraising concerts, and appearances at community events.
    • Community Performances and Concerts
      Organizes and performs concerts for the public and underserved populations, including residents of independent living facilities and senior centers. These performances often feature combined choirs and original songs written by members, and have included events like performing the national anthem at a baseball game.
    • Public Performances and Concerts
      Organizes and performs concerts for the public, residents of care facilities, and at community events, often featuring combined choirs and original songs written by members. These performances serve to raise awareness, entertain, and provide therapeutic outlets for members.
    • Public and Community Performances
      Organizes and performs concerts for the public and various community groups, including residents of independent living facilities, senior centers, and at community events. This includes an annual public concert, performances at the Huger Mercy Living Center and McDowell Village, and a grant-funded concert at the Chinese Senior Center in Phoenix.
  • New Member Onboarding & Integration 1 activity
    • Support and Information Sharing for Members
      Provides support and information to members through various initiatives, including assigning homework for progress monitoring, publishing a monthly electronic newsletter, and creating a Welcome Team and Care Team to assist members.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Group Music Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
      Provides weekly in-person and teletherapy music therapy sessions for individuals with Parkinson's disease, their families, and caregivers. These sessions include vocal and movement exercises, breathing exercises, and fine/gross motor interventions, often incorporating social check-ins and information sharing about resources. The organization operates four in-person groups in Maricopa County and a teletherapy program for Korean-speaking individuals.
    • Organizational Development and Administration
      Develops and manages the operational structure of the organization, including establishing mission statements, budgets, and roles for financial management and activity coordination. This also involves securing grants to support programs and activities.
    • Organizational Development and Administration
      Develops and manages the organizational structure, including establishing mission statements, budgets, and roles for financial and activity coordination, to support the music therapy programs and community engagement.
    • Organizational Development and Administration
      Engages in organizational development activities, including establishing a mission statement, budget, and defining roles for financial management and activity coordination for its groups.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$44K72%
Program service revenue
Investment income$40%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$58K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$73K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$72K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -25.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • Sun Joo Lee — Music Director
relationships · 25

who they work with

  • Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Hosted a performance of the National Anthem by Tremble Clefs Arizona at their baseball game.
  • Beth Lee Partner — Lyricist who wrote the original song for Tremble Clefs Arizona
  • First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Partner — Hosts the "California Dreamin'" Sun Lakes Annual Concert.
  • Granite Reef Senior Center Partner — Hosts The Original Tremble Clefs Annual Concert.
  • Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation Funder — Received a grant of $1,150 in November 2025.
  • Huger Mercy Living Center Partner — Hosts a concert performance by The Original Tremble Clefs.
  • Jae Young Jung Partner — Provider of music therapy services for Korean-speaking individuals with Parkinson's disease through Tremble Clefs Arizona.
  • Jewish Community Center Partner — Provided a room for a concert.
  • Jihyeon Ryu Partner — Director of the Korean-language music therapy program for individuals with Parkinson's disease offered by Tremble Clefs Arizona.
  • MailChimp Partner — Used MailChimp as a professional platform for distributing its monthly e-newsletter.
  • McDowell Village Partner — Hosts a concert performance by The Original Tremble Clefs.
  • Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center Partner — Contacted to establish a music therapy group for people with Parkinson’s in Sun City.
  • Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center Partner — Requested the establishment of the West Side Tremble Clefs music therapy vocal group.
  • Opening Moments Media Corporation Partner — David Haneke, Executive Producer, provided vision and expertise for the 2012 video "The Tremble Clefs: Therapeutic Singing for People with Parkinson's Disease."
  • Original Tremble Clefs Partner — Gregg Owens worked with Don Dotts, head of the Original Tremble Clefs, to prepare a budget for the WSTC.
  • PD Care Connection Partner — Collaborated with PD Care Connection on a joint performance and speaker participation at the 2026 Experience Event.
  • Parkinson’s Foundation Funder — Provided a community grant to start new Tremble Clefs groups in Maricopa County.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates Partner — Participated in a baseball game where Tremble Clefs Arizona performed the National Anthem.
  • Sophia DuBois Photography Partner — Donated time and talent to photograph a concert.
  • St. Peter's Episcopal Church Partner — Hosted the memorial service for Beth Lee, where Tremble Clefs sang.
  • Tremble Clefs of San Diego Partner — Collaborated with Tremble Clefs of San Diego on a joint performance at the 2026 PD Care Connection Experience Event.
  • University of Iowa Partner — Music Director Sun Joo Lee earned a PhD in Music from the University of Iowa.
  • Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Funder — Provided grant funding to support Tremble Clefs.
  • William L. and Ruth T. Pendleton Memorial Trust Funder — Provided grant funding to support Tremble Clefs.
  • World Parkinson Congress Partner — Scheduled to participate in the World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix.