Society of Leaders in Development (Solid)
Improving the future of the music industry by strengthening its professional relationships and educating its future executives while serving the community.
Society of Leaders in Development (Solid) at a glance
In short: Society of Leaders in Development (Solid) gave $86K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,153
- +127.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,359
- -62.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,231
- Total assets
- $126,020
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Society of Leaders in Development (Solid) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Country Music Association Foundation ($40K). Together the top 6 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $86K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Country Music Association Foundation Nashville, TN | For the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $40,000 |
| National Museum of African American Music Nashville, TN | For the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $9,231 |
| W O Smith Music School Nashville, TN | For the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $9,231 |
| Porter's Call Franklin, TN | For the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $9,231 |
| Black Music Action Coalition Nashville, TN | For the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $9,230 |
| Hope on the Row Nashville, TN | For the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $9,230 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,020 | $100,856 | $124,296 | $86,153 | 6 | $1,820 |
| 2023 | $149,460 | $145,697 | $83,959 | $37,900 | 1 | $663 |
| 2022 | $87,722 | $60,547 | $79,034 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $106,209 | $70,448 | $60,673 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $96,434 | $30,332 | $13,264 | — | — | — |
About Society of Leaders in Development (Solid)
Based on IRS filings
Society of Leaders in Development (Solid) is a public charity, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $126K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society of Leaders in Development (Solid) is led by Rio Van Risseghem, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rio Van Risseghem
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Green
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lizzy Stone
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Flaxman
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (36)
- Former: Jenna Smith (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ryan Cunningham (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Erin Pettit (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Leah Hudson Binkerd (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cherylynne Nadler (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Colin McKay (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Grayson Flatness (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Guy Evans (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jared Meyer (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jenn Dichiara (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jenny Methling (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Korver (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Logsdon (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Beth Perry (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Sholar (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Avery King (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Chris Fairbank (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Darcie Van Etten (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jenn Dicharia (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Guttmann (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Ritz McCain (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sean Fallon (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tatiana Angulo (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chantrel Reynolds (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Maddy Stessman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Maddy Sundquist (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marquis Hardin (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Parker Stacey (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brian O'Neill (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brianna Holko (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Luke Pierce (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mollie Jones (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nina Schollnick (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Ermlich (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Skyler Clark-Hamel (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Victoria Chaitoff (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Society of Leaders in Development (Solid)
How much does Society of Leaders in Development (Solid) give each year?
Society of Leaders in Development (Solid) gave $86K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $38K across 1 grant.
What is Society of Leaders in Development (Solid)'s typical grant size?
Society of Leaders in Development (Solid)'s median grant in 2024 was $9,231, and its average grant was $14,359, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Society of Leaders in Development (Solid) give grants?
Society of Leaders in Development (Solid) gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (5 grants).
Who are Society of Leaders in Development (Solid)'s largest grantees?
Society of Leaders in Development (Solid)'s largest 2024 grantees include Country Music Association Foundation ($40,000), National Museum of African American Music ($9,231) and W O Smith Music School ($9,231), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Society of Leaders in Development (Solid)?
Society of Leaders in Development (Solid) reported $126K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $101K.
What is Society of Leaders in Development (Solid)'s EIN?
Society of Leaders in Development (Solid)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1727949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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