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Pictures on Silence

EIN 45-4990686 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

Pictures on Silence was founded in 2012 to further the understanding and knowledge of contemporary musical arts through public performance the encouragement of composition of new music for chamber ensembles education of students and the public about new music and commissions and projects related to newly composed music Our bylaws include organizing sponsoring and presenting events combining different musicians and ensembles in conjunction with other persons and institutions that present new music This non-profit supports the World Music Collective a mixed instrumentation ensemble representing diverse musical heritages with improvisation as a common theme Each member is an internationally recognized performer improviser and composer based in the Washington DC metropolitan area Through music and heritage this ensemble brings together the diverse cultures of the world

4421 Brandywine St NWWashington, DC 20016

www.worldmusiccollective.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

31st percentile

-9.8%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$16,000

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

88th percentile

57%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

-4.0%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Assets

Down

$25,703

Down $6,598 (-20%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$25,703

Down $6,598 (-20%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$67,171

Down $1,165 (-1.7%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$73,769

Up $27,337 (+59%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$6,598

Down $28,502 (-130%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2023: $10,398Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $10,3982023Assets 2024: $32,301Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $32,3012024Assets 2025: $25,703Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $25,7032025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$25,703
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$25,703

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $72,830Expenses 2023: $63,961Net Income 2023: $8,8692023Revenue 2024: $68,336Expenses 2024: $46,432Net Income 2024: $21,9042024Revenue 2025: $67,171Expenses 2025: $73,769Net Income 2025: -$6,5982025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$67,171
Expenses$73,769
Net Income-$6,598

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Sep 18, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$67,171
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Pictures on Silence was founded in 2012 to further the understanding, and knowledge of contemporary musical arts through public performance, the encouragement of composition of new music for chamber ensembles, education of students and the public about new music, and commissions and projects related to newly composed music. Our bylaws include organizing, sponsoring and presenting events combining different musicians and ensembles in conjunction with other persons and institutions that present new music. This non-profit supports the World Music Collective, a mixed instrumentation ensemble representing diverse musical heritages with improvisation as a common theme. Each member is an internationally recognized performer, improviser, and composer based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Through music and heritage, this ensemble brings together the diverse cultures of the world.

Pictures on Silence was founded in 2012 to further the understanding and knowledge of contemporary musical arts through public performance the encouragement of composition of new music for chamber ensembles education of students and the public about new music and commissions and projects related to newly composed music Our bylaws include organizing sponsoring and presenting events combining different musicians and ensembles in conjunction with other persons and institutions that present new music This non-profit supports the World Music Collective a mixed instrumentation ensemble representing diverse musical heritages with improvisation as a common theme Each member is an internationally recognized performer improviser and composer based in the Washington DC metropolitan area Through music and heritage this ensemble brings together the diverse cultures of the world

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
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Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Noah GetzChair Executive Director TreasurerPT$16,000-$16,000
Lynn DeaversVice-Chair Secretary-$0--
Michael LodicoDirector-$0--
Marcia DoerrDirector-$0--
Andrew SimpsonDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Pictures on Silence
EIN
45-4990686
Phone
0000000000
Address
4421 Brandywine St NW, Washington, DC 20016

Signing Officer

Name
Noah Getz
Title
Executive Director
Phone
0000000000
Signed
2025-09-18
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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