WE ARE A PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION THAT MAKES ORIGINAL PIECES OF ART BY CAPTURING THE DIGITAL HEARTBEAT OF SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST ICONIC MUSIC. 100% OF OUR PROFITS GO TO CHARITIES FOCUSING ON SOCIAL JUSTICE, THE ENVIRONMENT, DISASTER RELIEF, MUSIC EDUCATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4M
+24.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$705K
-29.3% YoY
Grant Count
20
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-25.8% YoY
About Soundwaves Art Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Soundwaves Art Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in LOCKHART, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $705K. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,399,129 | $2,722,288 | $1,994,087 |
| Revenue | $3,487,619 | $3,317,605 | $2,726,744 |
| Expenses | $2,914,534 | $2,659,182 | $2,022,347 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $38,502 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children in Conflict ($224,165), Sweet Relief Musicans Fund ($201,950), Kulturecity ($80,955).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION WHITE PLAINS, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $5,150 |
| SFC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $5,500 |
| THE GIFT OF MUSIC FOUNDATION MARIETTA, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $5,557 |
| IFAW (INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE) YARMOUTH PORT, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $6,150 |
| FARM AID CAMBRIDGE, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $7,700 |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $8,700 |
| HOPE IN THE HILLS HUNTINGTON, WV | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $9,250 |
| VERMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MIDDLEBURY, VT | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $9,750 |
| PROPSECTS OPPORTUNITY INC RIDGEFIELD, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $10,000 |
| MAKE YOURSELF FOUNDATION SANTA MONICA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $12,050 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAKENNA HATTER-PAXTON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NINA MILLER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| EDWARD BAILEY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY W WAKEFIELD | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 70 | $300,000 |
| SHARON WAKEFIELD | ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR | 20 | $62,178 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soundwaves Art Foundation?
Soundwaves Art Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in LOCKHART, TX. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Soundwaves Art Foundation?
As of 2024, Soundwaves Art Foundation holds $3.4M in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $705K in 2024.
Where does Soundwaves Art Foundation operate?
Soundwaves Art Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia.
What size grants does Soundwaves Art Foundation award?
In 2024, Soundwaves Art Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $705K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Soundwaves Art Foundation's EIN?
Soundwaves Art Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3817830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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