Soundwaves Art Foundation
Soundwaves Art Foundation is a public charity based in Lockhart, Texas. It creates and sells artwork based on music sound waves and gives grants to charities; its 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $705,127.
Soundwaves Art Foundation at a glance
In short: Soundwaves Art Foundation gave $705K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state New York. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $705,127
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,256
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,275
- Total assets
- $3,399,129
- +24.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (13 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Soundwaves Art Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 115 North Main Street, Lockhart, TX 78644
Phone: (512) 457-9401
Website: https://soundwavesartfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Soundwaves Art Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children in Conflict ($224K). Together the top 10 received $625K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 77 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Texas. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states: New York received 35%, California 33%, Alabama 11%, Tennessee 5%, and the District of Columbia 4%. These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Soundwaves Art Foundation open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 20 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $342K (2020) to $998K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $705K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children in Conflict New York, NY | General Support Grant | $224,165 |
| Sweet Relief Musicans Fund Brea, CA | General Support Grant | $201,950 |
| Kulturecity Vestavia Hills, AL | General Support Grant | $80,955 |
| Banderas Bay Charities Inc Portland, OR | General Support Grant | $22,000 |
| The Busyhead Project Inc Nashville, TN | General Support Grant | $18,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | General Support Grant | $17,250 |
| Share Our Strength Washington, DC | General Support Grant | $17,250 |
| The Scars Foundation Ashland City, TN | General Support Grant | $16,500 |
| Gibson Foundation Birmingham, MI | General Support Grant | $14,750 |
| Living the Dream Foundation Newport Beach, CA | General Support Grant | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are in dollars; grant totals and counts refer to grants given in each filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,399,129 | $3,487,619 | $2,914,534 | $705,127 | 20 | $38,502 |
| 2023 | $2,722,288 | $3,317,605 | $2,659,182 | $997,856 | 21 | — |
| 2022 | $1,994,087 | $2,726,744 | $2,022,347 | $769,661 | 12 | — |
| 2021 | $1,311,521 | $2,019,206 | $1,705,680 | $677,838 | 13 | — |
| 2020 | $976,330 | $1,799,635 | $1,430,590 | $342,094 | 11 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its mission as making original art from the “digital heartbeat” of iconic music and directing profits to charities focused on social justice, the environment, disaster relief, music education, and mental health. Its website also identifies refugee rights and music-related services among its fundraising areas.
The foundation’s 2024 grants illustrate support for organizations with varied missions. Children in Conflict, which received $224,165, says it works to restore hope, safety, and childhoods to children affected by war. KultureCity, which received $80,955, says it works for the acceptance, inclusion, and equal treatment of people with invisible disabilities. Share Our Strength, which received $17,250, says it works to address child hunger and poverty. Living the Dream Foundation, which received $12,500, says it grants “All Access Dream Days” to music fans with life-threatening illnesses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $705,127. Grant amounts ranged from $5,150 to $224,165, with a median of $12,275. Its largest reported grants were $224,165 to Children in Conflict, $201,950 to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, and $80,955 to KultureCity. Other grants included $22,000 to Banderas Bay Charities, $18,000 to The Busyhead Project, $17,250 each to UNICEF and Share Our Strength, and $16,500 to The Scars Foundation. The listed grant purposes were general support.
The foundation says profits from each artwork go to the nonprofit named on its product page and that it donates an average of $1 million to charity each year. Its 2024 filing says it makes grants to other IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charities and relies on their compliance with applicable laws and IRS regulations. The filing also states that grants to foreign charitable organizations are subject to the charitable regulations of their home jurisdictions and that the foundation relies on their compliance without separate monitoring procedures.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward Bailey as president, Timothy W. Wakefield as managing director, Sharon Wakefield as accounting director, Nina Miller as treasurer, and Makenna Hatter-Paxton as secretary. The foundation’s website identifies Tim Wakefield as its founder and artist.
Soundwaves Art Foundation is led by Edward Bailey, President on the 2024 filing; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Bailey
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy W. Wakefield
Managing Director
Director & Founder → Founder & Artist, 2022
Founder & Artist → Managing Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
70 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $300K (2024)
Sharon Wakefield
Accounting Director
Treasurer → Accounting Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$47K (2022) → $62K (2024)
Nina Miller
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Makenna Hatter-Paxton
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ed Bailey (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Sharon Elliott (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $300K, to Timothy W Wakefield (Managing Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Soundwaves Art Foundation
How much does Soundwaves Art Foundation give each year?
Soundwaves Art Foundation gave $705K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $998K across 21 grants.
What is Soundwaves Art Foundation's typical grant size?
Soundwaves Art Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,275, and its average grant was $35,256, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Soundwaves Art Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does Soundwaves Art Foundation give grants?
Soundwaves Art Foundation's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (33%) and Alabama (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Soundwaves Art Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Soundwaves Art Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Soundwaves Art Foundation's largest grantees?
Soundwaves Art Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children in Conflict ($224,165), Sweet Relief Musicans Fund ($201,950) and Kulturecity ($80,955), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Soundwaves Art Foundation?
Soundwaves Art Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Soundwaves Art Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its mission as making original art from the “digital heartbeat” of iconic music and directing profits to charities focused on social justice, the environment, disaster relief, music education, and mental health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Soundwaves Art Foundation?
Soundwaves Art Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check soundwavesartfoundation.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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