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Boston String Academy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 46-1423890

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Dec 13, 2023

Organization ProfileBOSTONSTRINGACADEMY.ORG
PO Box 171035Boston, MA 02117

(617) 780-6728

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

77th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$72,459

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

94th percentile

113%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

87%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$307,185

Up $162,648 (+113%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$275,775

Up $146,624 (+114%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$31,410

Up $16,024 (+104%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$606,199

Up $281,560 (+87%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$459,575

Up $119,380 (+35%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$146,624

Up $162,180 (+1043%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2013: $5,445Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $5,450Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $30,626Liabilities 2015: $7,3432015Assets 2016: $46,694Liabilities 2016: $4,3042016Assets 2017: $55,788Liabilities 2017: $19,137Net Assets 2017: $36,6512017Assets 2018: $32,983Liabilities 2018: $17,465Net Assets 2018: $15,5182018Assets 2019: $41,832Liabilities 2019: $8,235Net Assets 2019: $33,5972019Assets 2020: $76,436Liabilities 2020: $31,000Net Assets 2020: $45,4362020Assets 2021: $155,909Liabilities 2021: $11,202Net Assets 2021: $144,7072021Assets 2022: $144,537Liabilities 2022: $15,386Net Assets 2022: $129,1512022Assets 2023: $307,185Liabilities 2023: $31,410Net Assets 2023: $275,7752023Assets 2024: $331,474Liabilities 2024: $75,010Net Assets 2024: $256,4642024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$307,185
Liabilities$31,410
Net Assets$275,775
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $29,665Expenses 2013: $24,220Net Income 2013: $5,4452013Revenue 2014: $69,689Expenses 2014: $69,684Net Income 2014: $52014Revenue 2015: $128,616Expenses 2015: $110,783Net Income 2015: $17,8332015Revenue 2016: $186,900Expenses 2016: $167,793Net Income 2016: $19,1072016Revenue 2017: $218,849Expenses 2017: $224,588Net Income 2017: -$5,7392017Revenue 2018: $231,286Expenses 2018: $252,419Net Income 2018: -$21,1332018Revenue 2019: $270,731Expenses 2019: $252,652Net Income 2019: $18,0792019Revenue 2020: $290,514Expenses 2020: $278,675Net Income 2020: $11,8392020Revenue 2021: $343,817Expenses 2021: $244,546Net Income 2021: $99,2712021Revenue 2022: $324,639Expenses 2022: $340,195Net Income 2022: -$15,5562022Revenue 2023: $606,199Expenses 2023: $459,575Net Income 2023: $146,6242023Revenue 2024: $609,969Expenses 2024: $629,280Net Income 2024: -$19,3112024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$606,199
Expenses$459,575
Net Income$146,624
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Dec 13, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$606,199
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provides affordable after school string program for inner city youths using standards that will give the youths the necessary skills to build a strong foundationin their musical growth.

Provide a vibrant after school string program for inner city youths. Giving them the necessary skills to build a strong foundation for their musical growth.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$140,829$212,150▲ $71,321
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$64,500-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$24,851-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$5,000-
Accounts Receivable$3,708$684▼ $3,024
Total Assets$144,537$307,185▲ $162,648
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,386$30,710▲ $15,324
Deferred Revenue-$700-
Total Liabilities$15,386$31,410▲ $16,024
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$94,151$168,275▲ $74,124
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$35,000$107,500▲ $72,500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$129,151$275,775▲ $146,624
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$144,537$307,185▲ $162,648

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$64,500$3,225$67,725
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Marielisa AlvarezCo-executiveFT$72,459$72,459
Mariesther AlvarezCo-executiveFT$72,119$72,119

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Maria Tarajano RodmanDirector
Gregory KarasTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$354,888
Program Service Revenue
$251,311
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$297,948
Change in Net Assets
$146,624
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$395,815
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$58,535
Total Fundraising Expense$16,107
Professional Fundraising Fees$5,225
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$323,188$10,852$10,835$344,875
Grants to Domestic Individuals$58,535--$58,535
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$5,225$5,225
Travel$4,084--$4,084
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,250-$3,250
Depreciation Depletion$3,225--$3,225
Conferences and Meetings-$2,412-$2,412
All Other Expenses$1,275$940$47$2,262
Office Expenses-$1,965-$1,965
Insurance-$1,753-$1,753
Other Expenses$832--$832
Total Functional Expenses$422,296$21,172$16,107$459,575
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$5,225
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
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Marielisa alvarez mariesther alvarez director director sisters”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Board members are given a chance to review the 990 before the return is sent to the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board meets and approves pay levels.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

“Anyone can review the information during normal business hours. The massachusetts attorney general's office puts the tax return on their website.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boston String Academy Inc
EIN
46-1423890
Phone
6177806728
Address
PO BOX 171035, BOSTON, MA 02117

Signing Officer

Name
Marielisa Alvarez
Title
Co-executivedirector
Phone
6177806728
Signed
2023-12-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marielisa Alvarez
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Dan Clasby & Company
Address
100 CUMMINGS CENTER SUITE 238C, BEVERLY, MA 01915
Preparer
Daniel E Clasby
Phone
9789229900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Instructors 200,297 0 0 co-executive directors 122,891 10,852 10,835 total 323,188 10,852 10,835”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD MEETS AND APPROVES PAY LEVELS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ANYONE CAN REVIEW THE INFORMATION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE PUTS THE TAX RETURN ON THEIR WEBSITE.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$307,185
Liabilities
$31,410
Net assets
$275,775
Revenue
$606,199
Expenses
$459,575
Net income
$146,624
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.31$0.75$2.56$6.10$6.29$0.19
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.07$0.31$2.76$6.06$4.60$1.47
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.15$1.29$3.25$3.40$0.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.11$1.45$3.44$2.45$0.99
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.31$0.45$2.91$2.79$0.12
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.08$0.34$2.71$2.53$0.18
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.17$0.16$2.31$2.52$0.21
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.19$0.37$2.19$2.25$0.06
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.47$0.04$1.87$1.68$0.19
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.31$0.07$1.29$1.11$0.18
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.70$0.70$0.00
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.30$0.24$0.05