Civic Intelligence

The Charles Wixon Berger

EIN 27-1386203 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

Profile

To provide disadvantaged children ages 4-18 with musical instruction to improve their learning.

119 W 72 ND Street Ste 310New York, NY 10023

www.thecwb.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

97th percentile

1.61x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

2.67x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

88th percentile

54%

Higher net margin than 88% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE O20 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-37%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

161%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O20 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$133,068

Down $52,152 (-28%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$213,718

Up $28,498 (+15%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

-$80,650

Down $80,650 from 2022

Revenue

Up

$80,055

Up $55,779 (+230%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$37,121

Down $14,739 (-28%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$42,934

Up $70,518 (+256%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2011: $60Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $602011Assets 2015: $687Net Assets 2015: $6872015Assets 2016: $372Net Assets 2016: $3722016Assets 2018: $192Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1922018Assets 2019: $1,665Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,6652019Assets 2020: $1,521Net Assets 2020: $1,5212020Assets 2021: $104Net Assets 2021: $1042021Assets 2022: $185,220Liabilities 2022: $185,220Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2024: $133,068Liabilities 2024: $213,718Net Assets 2024: -$80,6502024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$133,068
Liabilities$213,718
Net Assets-$80,650

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KExpenses 2011: $50,7832011Revenue 2015: $137,895Expenses 2015: $139,787Net Income 2015: -$1,8922015Revenue 2016: $127,740Expenses 2016: $128,055Net Income 2016: -$3152016Revenue 2018: $117,460Expenses 2018: $118,466Net Income 2018: -$1,0062018Revenue 2019: $108,614Expenses 2019: $107,141Net Income 2019: $1,4732019Revenue 2020: $106,233Expenses 2020: $106,377Net Income 2020: -$1442020Revenue 2021: $48,800Expenses 2021: $50,823Net Income 2021: -$2,0232021Revenue 2022: $24,276Expenses 2022: $51,860Net Income 2022: -$27,5842022Revenue 2024: $80,055Expenses 2024: $37,121Net Income 2024: $42,9342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$80,055
Expenses$37,121
Net Income$42,934

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 27, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$80,055
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Music instruction for disadvantaged children.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Provided music instruction in public schools for children ages 5 to 12 in singing, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Children formed band workshops where they worked together to practice and create music and then presented their--
communities with performances. Main accomplishments include the following providing free music programs in public schools connecting music to improved academics and higher self esteem helping some of the most disadvantaged--
children learn life skills and tools and inspiring communities through the power of music education.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
JOSEPH BERGERPres And DirectorPT$0--
LISA WIXONTreas And DirectorPT$0--
TOM CARMODYSecty And Director-$0--
LATOYA DAVIDISONBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Charles Wixon Berger Foundation for Children & Music Inc
EIN
27-1386203
In Care Of
% LISA WIXON
Phone
9177237810
Address
119 W 72 ND STREET STE 310, New York, NY 10023

Signing Officer

Name
Lisa Wixon
Title
President
Phone
9177237810
Signed
2025-10-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Steven Quint CPA
Address
69 LORING AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
Preparer
Steven Quint
Phone
9175974244
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Interest 384

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Online advertising expenses 259

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Website mgt and newsletters 588

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

BANK FEES 180

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

KINDFUL FEE EXPENSE 349

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

DONATIONS 50

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

FEE EXPENSES 85

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

OFFICE EXPENSES 526

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20, Net Assets

Unrestricted net assets net revenue -117,527

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

UNREALIZED LOSS CHARLES SCHWAB ACCOUNT Beginning of year 16,919, End of year 0

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

ACCUMULATED NEGATIVE RETAINED EARNINGS Beginning of year 29,269, End of year 0

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

UNDEPOSITED FUNDS Beginning of year 0, End of year 600

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

EIDL LOAN Beginning of year 212,800, End of year 212,800

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

JLC PAYABLE Beginning of year 503, End of year 918

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