Songwriting With: Inc.
Songwriting With: Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
To transform lives by using collaborative songwriting to build creativity, connections, and strengths.
About
SONGWRITINGWITH:SOLDIERS (SW:S) PROGRAM HELD 7 MAJOR WEEKEND RETREATS AT RETREAT CENTERS NEAR MILITARY BASES AND 12 TWO-DAY WORKSHOPS AT VETERAN SERVICE PROVIDERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. THE EVENTS FOCUS ON PAIRING ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS WITH PROFESSIONAL SONGWRITERS TO TURN STORIES OF COMBAT AND RETURNING HOME INTO SONG. THE SONGS HELP THE VETERANS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, RELIEVE STRESS, AND BUILD AWARENESS OF VETERAN'S ISSUES. THE EVENTS BUILD CREATIVITY, CONNECTIONS AND STRENGTHS IN PARTICIPANTS AS WELL AS BRIDGES BETWEEN THE MILIARY AND CIVILIAN POPULATIONS. MORE THAN 300 SONGS HAVE BEEN WRITTEN TO DATE BY PARTICIPATING SOLDIERS, VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS AT THE EVENTS. IN ADDITION TO COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING, VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN CREATIVE COMPOSITION WORKSHOPS IN AREAS SUCH AS PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, COOKING, AND OTHER CREATIVE ARTS. ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FULLY PRODUCED CD, DVD AND PHOTO/LLYRIC BOOK FROM THE RETREAT AND ARE REGISTERED WITH ASCAP AS CO-WRITERS OF THEIR SONGS. POST-RETREAT OFFERINGS INCLUDE A PARTICIPANT FORUM AND ONGOING CREATIVITY WORKSHOP CONFERENCE CALLS. MANY PARTICIPANTS ATTEND FUTURE EVENTS AS PEER SUPPORT AND/OR PRESENTERS OF WORKSHOPS IN THEIR OWN PROFESSIONAL FIELDS. SW:S LEADERSHIP HAS BEEN FEATURED PRESENTERS AT NATIONAL ARTS CONFERENCES, PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCES AND THE INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA CONFERENCE TO HIGHLIGHT WAYS CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS ARE USED IN SERVICE OF OTHERS WITH TRANSFORMATIVE RESULTS. PARTICIPATING IN THE SW:S RETREAT HAS A NUMBER OF POSITIVE CHANGES FOR ATTENDEES INCLUDING:(1) FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE SHARING COMBAT/MILITARY EXPERIENCES WITH OTHERS AFTER THE RETREAT THAN THEY HAD BEFORE, AND FELT LESS INCLINED TO KEEP THOSE EXPERIENCES PRIVATE; (2) FEEL A RENEWED CONNECTION TO OTHERS IN THE MILITARY AFTER THE RETREAT IN COMPARISON TO BEFORE (AND THEY ALSO FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE MILITARY, AND TO OTHERS IN GENERAL, ALTHOUGH TO A LESSER EXTENT); (3) FEEL INCREASINGLY THAT SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCE THROUGH SONG COULD HELP OTHERS AFTER COMPLETING THE RETREAT; (4) FEEL STRONGLY THAT THEIR SONGS WOULD GIVE COMFORT AFTER THE RETREAT, AND THAT THEY WOULD SHARE THEIR SONG WITH OTHERS; (5) PARTICIPANTS OF THE RETREATS UNANIMOUSLY AGREE THAT THEY WOULD RECOMMEND THE RETREAT TO OTHERS. ON AVERAGE, APPROXIMATELY 50% OF PARTICIPANTS ARE REFERRED TO THE RETREATS BY A PAST PARTICIPANT.
Interesting data from their 2018 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To transform lives by using collaborative songwriting to build creativity, connections and strengths.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “To transform lives by using collaborative songwriting to build creativity, connections and strengths.”.
- As of 2018, the non-profit has reported a total of 5 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $74,153.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $232,820 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $48,460 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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