Mission
To bring the enjoyment of Black Music and its history to the public, and help develop young people so they can perform and enjoy its heritage.
Public Charity
Sounds of Blackness
Sounds of Blackness, of Georgetown, TX, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $139K in revenue, $185K in expenses, $32K in total assets. 3 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $14K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 510138414
Georgetown, TX
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$139K
Total Expenses$185K
Total Assets$32K
Grant Records3
Funding Total$14K
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Received
UNRESTRICTED
$5,528
MULTIPLE PURPOSES
$7,500
$1,000
Showing up to 5 of 3 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Musical Director
Gary Hines
Treasurer
Louis Wilson
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $139K | $185K | $32K |
| 2024 | $191K | $70K | $650 |
| 2023 | $262K | $321K | $24K |
| 2021 | $103K | $93K | $24K |
| 2020 | $93K | $84K | $14K |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $93K to $139K (+50%), with total assets most recently reported at $32K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.