Civic Intelligence

City Strings United Inc

EIN 45-5118370 • 501(c)3 • Roxbury, MA

Profile

Mission: city strings united's mission (csu) is to promote youth development in historically excluded communities through access to high-quality, student-centered music education and ensemble performance.

PO Box 192120Roxbury, MA 02119

www.citystrings.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 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

69th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

35%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

52%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

Up

$157,239

Up $4,718 (+3.1%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$157,239

Up $4,718 (+3.1%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Up

$334,950

Up $33,824 (+11%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$327,881

Up $71,323 (+28%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$7,069

Down $37,499 (-84%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $883Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $900Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $4,293Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $4,040Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $440Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $5,119Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $15,588Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $33,214Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $33,2142019Assets 2020: $59,513Liabilities 2020: $7,700Net Assets 2020: $51,8132020Assets 2021: $80,713Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $80,7132021Assets 2022: $107,953Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $107,9532022Assets 2023: $152,521Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $152,5212023Assets 2024: $157,239Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $157,2392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$157,239
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$157,239
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2012: $6,228Expenses 2012: $5,345Net Income 2012: $8832012Revenue 2013: $4,668Expenses 2013: $4,651Net Income 2013: $172013Revenue 2014: $19,028Expenses 2014: $15,635Net Income 2014: $3,3932014Revenue 2015: $40,859Expenses 2015: $41,112Net Income 2015: -$2532015Revenue 2016: $12,094Expenses 2016: $15,694Net Income 2016: -$3,6002016Revenue 2017: $21,987Expenses 2017: $17,308Net Income 2017: $4,6792017Revenue 2018: $39,873Expenses 2018: $29,404Net Income 2018: $10,4692018Revenue 2019: $57,387Expenses 2019: $39,761Net Income 2019: $17,6262019Revenue 2020: $83,810Expenses 2020: $65,211Net Income 2020: $18,5992020Revenue 2021: $122,069Expenses 2021: $93,169Net Income 2021: $28,9002021Revenue 2022: $194,027Expenses 2022: $166,787Net Income 2022: $27,2402022Revenue 2023: $301,126Expenses 2023: $256,558Net Income 2023: $44,5682023Revenue 2024: $334,950Expenses 2024: $327,881Net Income 2024: $7,0692024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$334,950
Expenses$327,881
Net Income$7,069
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$157,239
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$157,239
Revenue
$334,950
Expenses
$327,881
Net income
$7,069
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.57$0.00$1.57$3.35$3.28$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.00$1.53$3.01$2.57$0.45
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.00$1.08$1.94$1.67$0.27
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.00$0.81$1.22$0.93$0.29
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.60$0.08$0.52$0.84$0.65$0.19
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.57$0.40$0.18
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.40$0.29$0.10
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.22$0.17$0.05
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.16$0.04
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.41$0.41$0.00
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.19$0.16$0.03
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.05$0.05$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.06$0.05$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$334,950
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mission: city strings united's mission (csu) is to promote youth development in historically excluded communities through access to high-quality, student-centered music education and ensemble performance.vision: csu envisions a world that makes space for youth to develop and express their full potential through music making and education. To this end, we seek to advance an innovative model of cello and instrumental music education that enables each child to thrive.experiences: csu provides a safe space for positive, life-enhancing, arts focused self-discipline, leadership, and creative music education options, thus helping to eliminate demographic predictability.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$62,463-
Investments Other Securities-$48,387-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$148,186$40,466▼ $107,720
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,335$5,923▲ $1,588
Total Assets$152,521$157,239▲ $4,718
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$152,521$157,239▲ $4,718
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$152,521$157,239▲ $4,718
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$152,521$157,239▲ $4,718

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,923$2,908$8,831
Other Securities$48,387--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Bithyah I CopelandPresidentFT$89,000$89,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ellen HallettChair
Carrie King-woodsonDirector
Cleopatra Knight-wilkinsDirector
Gregory HurrayDirector
Herman HamptonDirector
Josette GoldishDirector
Marguerite ChatelierDirector
Olivia GrantDirector
Peter CobbDirector
Mona RobertsSecretary
William HussTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$328,638
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6,312
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$328,638
Change in Net Assets
$7,069
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$213,346
Other Expenses$114,535
Total Fundraising Expense$2,622
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$79,729$23,400-$103,129
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$89,000--$89,000
Payroll Taxes$18,633$2,584-$21,217
Fees for Services Other-$15,256-$15,256
Travel$900$4,424-$5,324
Other Expenses$2,317$3,450-$3,450
All Other Expenses-$1,585$1,584$3,169
Insurance-$2,843-$2,843
Office Expenses-$1,485-$1,485
Advertising--$1,038$1,038
Depreciation Depletion$693--$693
Total Functional Expenses$263,969$61,290$2,622$327,881
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands the organizaiton is charitable, and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption, it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation for key employees and the president/executive director is determined after consideration of annual performance reviews. The finance committee then considers and recommends employee compensation to the board via the annual budget, or separate recommendation. The full board votes on the finance committee's recommendation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“A copy of the organization's documents are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“A copy of the organization's documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
City Strings United Inc
EIN
45-5118370
Phone
5082411221
Address
PO BOX 192120, ROXBURY, MA 02119

Signing Officer

Name
Bithyah I Copeland
Title
President and Executive Director
Phone
5082411221
Signed
2025-05-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bithyah I Copeland
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
4
Volunteers
17

Preparer

Firm
Barrett & Scibelli LLC
Address
8 WINCHESTER PLACE 301, WINCHESTER, MA 01890
Preparer
Filomena Scibelli CPA
Phone
7815702273
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Fundraising expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 1,584. Total expenses 1,584. Postage and printing: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,257. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,257. Contractor expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 328. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 328.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0MISSION: CITY STRINGS UNITED'S MISSION (CSU) IS TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES THROUGH ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, STUDENT-CENTERED MUSIC EDUCATION AND ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE.
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0TO ESTABLISH AN INTERACTIVE PROGRAM THAT TEACHES STUDENTS TO PLAY THE VIOLIN, CELLO, OR PIANO AND READ MUSIC AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER MUSICIANS
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0TO ESTABLISH AN INTERACTIVE PROGRAM THAT TEACHES STUDENTS TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER MUSICIANS IN ORDER TO HELP THEM PERFORM IN A PUBLIC SETTING
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZAITON IS CHARITABLE, AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AND THE PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED AFTER CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THEN CONSIDERS AND RECOMMENDS EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION TO THE BOARD VIA THE ANNUAL BUDGET, OR SEPARATE RECOMMENDATION. THE FULL BOARD VOTES ON THE FINANCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,584. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,584. POSTAGE AND PRINTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,257. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,257. CONTRACTOR EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 328. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 328.
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