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Rhythm Method Inc

EIN 35-2777368 • 501(c)3 • Brooklyn, NY

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE A6C

Profile

The mission of The Rhythm Method Inc. is to reimagine the string quartet in a contemporary, feminist context. Through creative collaboration, commissioning and performing a diverse range of repertoire, and holding educational workshops and seminars, we share a spectrum of creative possibility with the public. We believe that supporting and nurturing creative voices helps build community, presents a model for collective creativity, and helps to increase appreciation and secure support for contemporary music.

340 Maple St Apt D2Brooklyn, NY 11225

www.therhythmmethod.nyc

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE A6C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE A6C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

68th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A6C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$10,660

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE A6C • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

86th percentile

59%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A6C • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

46%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE A6C • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$24,234

Up $9,023 (+59%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$24,234

Up $9,023 (+59%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

Up

$76,234

Up $24,057 (+46%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$67,211

Up $25,688 (+62%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$9,023

Down $1,631 (-15%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth86th percentile

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2023: $15,211Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $15,2112023Assets 2024: $24,234Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $24,2342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$24,234
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$24,234
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2023: $52,177Expenses 2023: $41,523Net Income 2023: $10,6542023Revenue 2024: $76,234Expenses 2024: $67,211Net Income 2024: $9,0232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$76,234
Expenses$67,211
Net Income$9,023
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$24,234
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$24,234
Revenue
$76,234
Expenses
$67,211
Net income
$9,023
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.2$0.00$24.2$76.2$67.2$9.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.2$0.00$15.2$52.2$41.5$10.7
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$76,234
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of The Rhythm Method Inc. is to reimagine the string quartet in a contemporary, feminist context. Through creative collaboration, commissioning and performing a diverse range of repertoire, and holding educational workshops and seminars, we share a spectrum of creative possibility with the public. We believe that supporting and nurturing creative voices helps build community, presents a model for collective creativity, and helps to increase appreciation and secure support for contemporary music.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
To reimagine the string quartet through creative collaboration, commissioning and performing a diverse range of repertoire, and holding educational workshops and seminars, the Rhythm Method offered 15 performances of contemporary music and associated workshops with composers.$2,500$64,711
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Leah AsherExecutive DirectorPT$10,660-$10,660
Marina KiffersteinArtistic DirectorPT$10,175-$10,175
Clement SoDirector-$0--
Tamika GorskiDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rhythm Method Inc
EIN
35-2777368
Phone
9177364122
Address
340 Maple St Apt D2, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Signing Officer

Name
Carrie Frey
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9177364122
Signed
2025-04-07
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

“Fiscal Sponsorship payments for two projects.”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Album costs, application fees, bank fees and service charges, insurance, memberships and subscriptions, music purchases, software, website fees, in addition to travel, which includes taxis or shared rides and travel reimbursement for flights purchased for quartet engagements.”

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