Form

990 -EZ

Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c ), 527, or 4947(axl) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
^ Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds and controlling organizations as defined in section 512 ( b)(13) must file Form 990 All other org- anizabons with gross receipts less than $1,000,000 and total assets less than $ 2,500,000 at the end of the year may use this form ^ The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements , 2008, and ending D

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2008

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Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

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For the 2008 calendar year , or tax year beginnin g Check if applicable Address change Name change Initial return Termination Amended return Application pending useeIRS label or riot or ee Specific Instruc Ions. C

Employer Identification number

ipe.

JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC PROJECT 8 416 WESTMONT TERRACE BETHESDA, MD 20817

27-0051467
E Telephone number

Group Exemption Number

fl Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a^(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) I J K L

Website : ^ N/A 527 Insert no ) X 501 c 3 Or anization a check onl y one) 4947 (a )( 1 or Check ^ If the organization is not a section 509(a)(3) supporting organizatiorand its gross receipts are normallynot more than return Is not required, but if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return. $2 5, 000.

Accrual Accounting method: X Cash Other (sp ecify) ^ if the organization is not H Check ^ to attach Schedule B (Form 990, re q 99^ EZ, or 990 PF).

Add lines 5b, 6b, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If $1,000,000 or more, file Form 990 0. $ 646,402. instead of Form 990-EZ rpi i RPVenue FYnenses and Chanaes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See the Instructions for Part I.) 1 . .. 558 , 543. 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received 2 . .. 2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts 3 3 Membership dues and assessments CYTI m c111Z IlLa 1c__D Q R E N E

4
5a b c 6 a b c 7a b c 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Investment income

.........

300.

X N S S

5a 87 , 559. Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory 5b 88 , 589. Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract In 5b from In 5a) (alt sch) . Special events and activities (complete applicable parts of Schedule G). If any amount is fromgamlng , check here of contributions Gross revenue (not including $ 6a reported on line 1) . . 6b Less: direct expenses other than fundraising expenses Net income or (loss) from special events and activities (Subtract line 6b from line 6a) 7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances 7b Less: cost of goods sold . ... .. Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ) Other revenue (describe ^ 0Total revenue add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6c, 7c, and 8) Grants and similar amounts paid (attach schedule) Benefits paid to or for members Q .. y Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits . S P 4 09 , Professional fees and other payments to independent contractor Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance Printing, publications, postage, and shipping Other expenses (describe), EJ)L4C 1-104 TR v L-r,4F ) E 2OGDEN, UT n/ Total ex penses (add lines 10 throu g h 16) 10, . . . . .... Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)

5e

-1 , 030.

6c

E 23

7c 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

557,813.
30,600.

52 , 81 , 80 , 179

246 968. 925. 613.

50 , 416. 475 , 768.

82 , 045.
36,354.

N s E E

T T 20 21

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year's return) 19 . . . . . 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 throu g h 20 21 (See the instructions for Part II.) (A) Beginning of ear

118 399.
(B) End of year

ft,' jiffil Balance Sheets. If Total assets on line 25, column ( B) are $2,500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ. U 22 Cash, savings, and investments
23 Land and buildings

20,247. 22
23

106,894. 11,505.

24 Other assets (describe ^

16, 107. 24

25 Total assets
26 27 Total liabilities (describe ^ ) Net assets or fund balances line 27 of column (B) must a g ree with line 21 )
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36 , 354. 25
0. 26 36, 354. 27

118 399.
0. 118 , 399. Form 990-EZ (2008)

BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the instructions for Form 990.

.Form 990-EZ(2008) JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC PROJECT

Pa illy Statement of Pro g ram Service Accom p lishments See the instructions.
What is the organization 's primary exempt purpose?
rt

27-0051467 Paae 2 Expenses

(Required for 501(c)(3)
and (4) organizations and 4947 (a)( 1 ) t rus t s; optional for others

EDUCATE PUBLIC RIGHTS AND VOTING

Describe what was achieved in carrying out the organization's exempt purposes. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, or other relevant information for each program title.

28

CIVIL RIGHTS, _ SOCIAL ACTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS_ - WE HAVE CREATED DVDS WITH MUSICIANS TO EDUCATE YOUTH ABOUT THEIR VOTING AND CIVIL _ -----------------------------------------------RIGHTS _ ------------------------ -- - ---------Grants $ If this amount includes forei n rants, check here
28a

475 768-,.-

29

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grants $ If this amount in cludes forei n rants, check here 29a

30

---------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Grants $ If this amount includes foreign grants, check here 31 Other program services (attach schedule) (Grants $ If this amount includes forei gn grants, check here 32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).
LPS'rtilU I ict of nffinprc flirprtnrc Trnctapc and Kaw Fmnlnwaac ri oct on^ti ., m if r,,,f

30a 31 a 32

475, 768 .
coo ri,e ,r,ct.c N

(a) Name and address

(b) Title and average hours per week devoted to p osition

(c) Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-.)

(d) Contributions to em p loyee benefit plans and deferred compensation

(e) Expense account and other allowances

JEFFREY COHEN --------------------8416 WESTMONT-TERRACE _ _ _ _ --------------- BETHESDA, MD 20817

BRETT-KIMBERLIN ----------- - - - - - - - - 8100 BEECH TREE RD. _----_ BETHESDA, MD 20817 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BAA

Executive Direc 1.00 Director 40.00

0.

0.

0.

19,500.

0.

0.

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.Form 990-EZ (2008) JUST ICE THROUGH MUSIC PROJECT Other Information (Note the statement re q uirement in General Instruction V. ) R rt^wV.
33

27-0051467

Pag e 3
Yes No X X

Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If 'Yes,' attach a detailed description of each activity 34 Were any changes made to the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS7 If 'Yes,' attach a conformed copy of the changes 35 If the organization had income from business activities, such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a (among others ), buhot reported on Form 990-T, attach a statement explaining your reason for not reporting the income on Form 990-T. a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more or 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements? . . b If 'Yes,' has it filed a tax return onForm 990-T for this year? 36 Was there a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction during the year? If 'Yes,' complete applicable parts of Schedule N 37a Enter amount of political expenditures , direct or indirect, as described in the instructions . b Did the organization file Form 1120 -POL for this year? .. . .. .

33 34

MEN
35a 35b 36 X

X_ X X

37a

0 .

MMM
37b 38a

38a Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employer were any such loans made in a prior year and still unpaid at the start of the period covered by this return? ... b If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .. .... . . 38b 39 501(c)(7) organizations Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9 . 39a . . b Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities . . . . 39b 40a 501 (c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: section 4911 ^ 0 . ; section 4912 ^ 0 . ; section 4955 ^ N/A N/A N/A 0.

b 501 (c)(3) and (4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Y es, ' comp l e t e S c h e d u l e L , P ar t I .. ... c Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 .. . d Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization . 0. 0.

40b

101-

e All organizations. At any time during the tax year , was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If 'Yes,' complete Form 8886-T. .. .. .. 41 List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ^ None

40e

42a The books are in care of ^ JEFF COHEN - Telephone no. ^ 301-320-5921 --------------------------------------------Located at ^ 8416 WESTMONT TERRACE BETHESDA MD ZIP + 4 ^ 20817 ------------------------------------------b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a
financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country: 42b Yes No X

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements forForm TD F 90-22 . 1, Report of a Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts. c At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the U.S.? NoIf 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country:

42c

43

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu oForm 1041 - Check here and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year

43

LJN/A N/A
No

44 45 BAA

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If 'Yes,' Form 990 must be completed instead of Form 990-EZ Is any related organization a controlled entity of the organization within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If 'Yes,' Form 990 must be com pleted instead of Form 990-EZ . .. .
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Form 990-EZ (2008)

27-0051467 Form 990-EZ (2008) JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC PROJECT Pa g e 4 ;PartVIA Section 501(c)( 3) organizations only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 46-49 and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51.
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates . . for public office? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part 1 . .. 47 Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part IJ 48 Is the organization operating a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule E 49a Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? b If 'Yes,' was the related organization(s) a section 527 organization? 46
50

Yes 46 47 48 49a 49b

No X X X X

Complete this table for the five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received mnre than ,inn nnn of rmmnencatinn frnm the nrnannatinn If there is nnne enter 'Nnna'
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b)Title and average hours per week devoted to positi on ( c)Compensabon (d)Contributions to em p loyee benefit plans and deferred compensation ( e) Expense account and other allowances

None --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total number of other em p loyees paid over $ 100,000 51 P. i

Complete this table for the five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter 'None.'
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 1 (b) Type of service I (c)Compensabon

None ------------------------------------------

Total number of other Inde

enden

contractors receivin g over $100,000 Jar _la bon h f p e med this return, including a r r (other than officer) is based

Under penalties of perlu ry I c true, corr , a m et'

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Firm's name (or

Flax,

Book & Company,

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em loyed) 'f emp aP+a 'and

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P.O. Box 296 Hi g hland , MD 20777

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See ii BAA

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Public Chari }^, Status and Public Su pp ort ty To be completed by all section 501 (cX3) org anizations and section 4947(aXl)
nonexempt charitable trusts. ^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.0- See separate instructions.

2 008
S

Department of the Treasury Internal R evenue Service

Name of the organization

Employer Identification number

JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC PROJECT 1 27-0051467 Pact' IV Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) (see instructions)
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (Please check onl}one organization.) A church , convention of churches or association of churches described insection 170(bX1XAXi) 1 2 A school described in section 170(bX1XAXii ). (Attach Schedule E.) 3 A hospital or cooperative hospital service organization described insection 170(bX1XAXiii). (Attach Schedule H.) 4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described irsection 170 (bXlXAXiii) Enter the hospital's name, city , and state: _ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ ___ _ _ __ 5 u An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental undescribed section -if170(bX1XAXiv). (Complete Part II.) 6 A federal, state , or local government or governmental unit described insection 170(bX1XAXv). 7 }{ An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(bX1XAXvi ). (Complete Part II.) 8 u A community trust described in section 170(bX1XAXvi ).(Complete Part II.) 9 u An organization that normally receives: ( 1) more than 33 - 1/3 % of its support from contributions , membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions- subject to certain exceptions , and (2) no more than 33-1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income ( less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(aX2). (Complete Part III.) 10 u An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety . Seesection 509(aX4). (see instructions) 11 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or car ry out the purp oses of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). Sesection 509(aX3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines l le through I lh. a []Type I b []Type II c u Type III - Functionally integrated d u Type III- Other e u By checking this box , I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified p ersons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, I u check this box g Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons? Yes a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii) and (III) below, the governing body of the supported organization ? . . .. .. (ii) a family member of a person described in (I) above? (iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (I) or (if) above ? . Provide the followi ng information about the organizations the organization su o rts.
(i) Name of Supported Organization (il) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1-9 above or IRC section (see Instructions) (Iv) Is the or anization in col (u) listed in your governing document (v) Did you notify the organization in col (I) of your support? ( vi) Is the organization in col (i) organized in the u S.'

No

(i)

11 g 11 g ii 11 g Iii
(vll) Amount of Support

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Tota BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

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27-0051467 JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC PROJECT Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-E Z) 2008 dart I Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv ) and 170 (b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I.) SPrtion A - Public Sunnort Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^
and 1 mlembership,feestreceived

Pa g e 2

(a) 2004

(b) 2005

(c) 2006

(d) 2007

(e) 2008

(f) Total

not include unusual grants.

121 450.

4.2-8- 1 815.

255 635.

558 543.

1 1 364 1 443.

4 5

Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to it or expended on its behalf The value of services or facilities furnished to the organization by a governmental unit without charge. Do not include the value of services or facilities generall y furnished to the public without charge Total . Add lines 1.3 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) Public support . Subtract line 5

0.

0.

0.

121, 450.

428, 815.

255, 635.

558, 543.

1,364,443.

78 , 711.

from line 4
Section B. Total Suppc Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ 7 8 Amounts from line 4 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income form similar sources Net income form unrelated business activities , whether or not the business is regularly carried on Other income. Do not include gain or loss form the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) . Total support . Add lines 7 through 10 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) (a) 2004 I (b) 2005 I (c) 2006 I (d) 2007 I (e) 2008 I

1,285,732.
(f) Total

0.

121,450.

428,815.

255,635.

558.543.

1,364.443.

0.

10

11 12 13

1,364,443.
2

First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization ' s first , second , third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization , check this box and stop here .. . Public support percentage for 2008 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f) Public support percentage for 2007 Schedule A, Part IV-A, line 2&f . . 14 15 % % u

Section C. Com p utation of Public Su pport Percenta g e

14 15

16a 33-113 support test- 2008 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and the line 14 is 33-1/3 % or more, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization. ... .. . . .

b 33-113 support test - 2007 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, or 16a, and line 15 is 33-1/3% or more, check this box 11^ and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . ... . . F1 17a 10%-facts-and -circumstances test- 2008. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test, check this box and;top here . Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization. u ^

b 10% - facts-and - circumstances test- 2007. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test, check this box andstop here . Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization. 18 Private fou ndation . If the organization did not check a box on line, 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions BAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008
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JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC PROJECT Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-E Z) 2008 P rtllll% Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I.) Section A. Public Su pp ort
Calendar year ( or fiscal yr beginning In)1 Gifts grants, contributions and membership fees received. (Do not include 'unusual grants. 2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in a activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge 6 Total . Add lines 1.5 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, 3 received from disqualified persons . b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of 1 % of the total of lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12 for the year or $5,000 c Add lines 7a and 7b 8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) (a ) 2004 (b ) 2005 (c ) 2006 (d ) 2007

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(e) 2008

Total

(a ) 2004 ( b ) 2005 c 2006 (d ) 2007 (e) 2008 Total 9 Amounts from line 6 10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income form similar sources b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 c Add lines 10a and 10b 11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included ullme lob, whether or not the business is regularly carried on 12 Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 13 Total support. (add Ins 9, 10c, 11, and 12) 14 First fiveyears . If the Form 990 is or the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and s op here C. Computation c Support Percentage Public support percentage for 2008 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) . .... 15 .. 15 16 Public support percentage from 2007 Schedule A, Part IV-A, line 27g 16 Section D . Computation of Investment Income Percentacie 17 Investment income percentage for2008 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column ( f)) 17 18 Investment income percentage from2007 Schedule A , Part IV-A, line 27h 18 19a 33- 1/3 support tests - 2008 . If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 - 1/3%, and line 17 is not 111. more than 33-1 /3%, check this box andstop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . b 33-1 /3 support tests - 2007 . If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or 19a, and line 16 is more than 33-1/3%, and line 18 is not more than 33-1 /3%, check this box andstop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization Priv ate foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b , check this box and see instructions 20 BAA
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Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal yr beginning in) ^

% % % % u

1. H

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

27-0051467 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-E Z) 2008 JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC PROJECT Pag e 4 pa`rt_JV' Supplemental Information . Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Provide any other additional information. (see instructions)

BAA

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

Form If Note . If

8868 (Rev 4-2008 ) you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part [Ind check this box Only complete Part II if you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868. you are filin g for an Automatic 3-Month Extension , com p lete onl y Part on p a g e 1 )

Page 2 ^ X

Part II
Type or

Additional (Not Automatic ) 3-Month Extension of Time . You must file original and one copy.
Name of Exempt Organization Employer identification number

print
File by the extended

JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC PROJECT

Number, street , and room or suite number If a P 0 box, see instructions

27-0051467
For IRS use only

Check type of return to be filed (File a separate application for each return): Form 6069 Form 1041-A Form 990-PF X Form 990 Form 8870 Form 4720 Form 990-T (section 401(a) or 408(a) trust) Form 990-BL Form 5227 Form 990-T (trust other than above) Form 990-EZ STOP! Do not complete Part II if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868. The books are in care of 0- JEFF COHEN

-----------------------------------FAX No. _______________ Telephone No ^ 301-320-5921 ---___-

^ F1 If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box . If this is for the If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) If it is for part of the group, check this box"' and attach a list with the names and EINs of all ^ whole group, check this box members the extension is for. 4 1 request an additional 3-month extension of time until 11/15_ _ _ _ _ , 20 09 _ _ _ _ _ _ , 20 _ , and ending_ 5 For calendar year _2008 , or other tax year beginning _ 20-Final return flChange in accounting period fl Initial return 6 If this tax year is for less than 12 months, check reason:

Taxpayer respectfully requests _additional_ time_to_ _ _ _ _ 7 State in detail why you need the extension yather_information_necessary to file a-complete and accurate tax return. ----____-8a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits See Instructions b If this application is for Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid previously with Form 8868 c Balance Due. Subtract line 8b from line 8a Include your payment with this form, or, if required, deposit with FTD coupon or, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See Instrs

8a $

8b $ 8c $

Signature and Verification

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete, and that I am authorized to prepare this form Title ^ Date ^ 91149

BAA

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Form 8868 (Rev 4-2008)

Flax, Book & Company, P.O. Box 296 Highland, MD 20777

CPA's

-Form

8868
Service

(Rev April 2008)

Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return

^ File a se parate a pp lication for each return.

OMB No 1545.1709

ice DLpa mReteventwe e Treasury of l n,.r

In te rna l

If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension , complete only Part hnd check this box If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part In page 2 of this form). Do not complete Part // unless you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.

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Part I

Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time . Only submit original (no copies needed).

^ LI A corporation required to file Form 990-T and requesting an automatic 6-month extension- check this box and complete Part I only All other corporations (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICS, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns Electronic Filing(e-file). Generally, you can electronically file Form 8868 if you want a 3-month automatic extension of time to file one of the returns noted below (6 months for a corporation required to file Form 990-T). However, you cannot file Form 8868 electronically if (1) you want the additional (not automatic) 3-month extension or (2) you file Forms 990-BL, 6069, or 8870, group returns, or a composite or consolidated Form 990-T Instead, you must submit the fully completed and signed page 2 (Part II) of Form 8868. For more details on the electronic filing of this form, visit www irs gov/efile and click on e-file for Charities & Nonprofits
Name of Exempt Organization
Employer Identification number

Type or print
File by the due date for filing your return See instructions

JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC PROJECT

Number, street , and room or suite number If a P 0 box , see instructions

1 27-0051467

8416 WESTMONT TERRACE

City, town or post office , state , and ZIP code For a foreign address , see instructions

BETHESDA, MD 20817
Check type of return to be filed (file a separate application for each return): Form 990-T (corporation) X Form 990 Form 990-T (section 401(a) or 408(a) trust) Form 990-BL Form 990-T (trust other than above) Form 990-EZ Form 1041-A Form 990-PF Form Form Form Form 4720 5227 6069 8870

JEFF COHEN The books are in the care of I,- ------------------------------------

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^ F1 If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box . If this is for the whole group, enter the organization ' s four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) If this is for a Group Return, and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members check this box ^ F1 If it is for part of the group , check this box ^ 1 _ the extension will cover I request an automatic 3-month (6 months for a corporation required to file Form 990 - T) extension of time until , 20 09 , to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above. 8/15_ The extension is for the organization's return for ^ ^ 2 XX calendar year 20 08 _ or tax year beginning _ _ _ _ _ _ - _, 20 and ending - _ _ _ _ _ _ , 20 [] Final return [Change in accounting period

If this tax year is for less than 12 months, check reason:

[] Initial return

3a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits. See instructions b If this application is for Form 990-PF or 990-T, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made. Include any p rior year overp ayment allowed as a credit c Balance Due .Subtract line 3b from line 3a Include your payment with this form, or, if required, deposit with FTD coupon or, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions

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Caution . If you are going to make an electronic fund withdrawal with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO for payment instructions. BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see instructions . Form 8868 (Rev. 4.2008)

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