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Boston String Academy Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-1423890

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on May 07, 2025

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

78th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-3.2%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$77,740

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.7% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

59th percentile

7.9%

Faster asset growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

0.6%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Up

$331,474

Up $24,289 (+7.9%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$256,464

Down $19,311 (-7.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$75,010

Up $43,600 (+139%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$609,969

Up $3,770 (+0.6%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$629,280

Up $169,705 (+37%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$19,311

Down $165,935 (-113%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth59th 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

2024

Assets$331,474
Liabilities$75,010
Net Assets$256,464
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth38th 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

2024

Revenue$609,969
Expenses$629,280
Net Income-$19,311
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$609,969
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$212,150$224,512▲ $12,362
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$64,500$64,351▼ $149
Accounts Receivable$684$20,588▲ $19,904
Pledges and Grants Receivable$5,000$14,496▲ $9,496
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$24,851$7,527▼ $17,324
Total Assets$307,185$331,474▲ $24,289
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$30,710$58,764▲ $28,054
Other Liabilities-$16,246-
Deferred Revenue$700--
Total Liabilities$31,410$75,010▲ $43,600
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$168,275$211,464▲ $43,189
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$107,500$45,000▼ $62,500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$275,775$256,464▼ $19,311
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$307,185$331,474▲ $24,289

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$64,351$13,594$77,945
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Marielisa AlvarezCo-exec. DirectorFT$77,740$77,740
Mariesther AlvarezCo-exec. DirectorFT$70,260$70,260

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Maria Tarajano RodmanDirector
Gregory KarasTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$332,736
Program Service Revenue
$277,233
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$302,736
Change in Net Assets
$-19,311
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$402,425
Other Expenses$168,672
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$58,183
Total Fundraising Expense$5,751
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$197,663$56,015$747$254,425
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$112,765$35,235-$148,000
Grants to Domestic Individuals$58,183--$58,183
Travel$50,506$880-$51,386
Occupancy$37,170$12,777-$49,947
Depreciation Depletion$10,370--$10,370
Office Expenses-$7,358-$7,358
Conferences and Meetings-$3,829-$3,829
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,656-$3,656
Information Technology$2,800--$2,800
Insurance-$2,777-$2,777
Other Expenses$1,386$500$5,004$500
All Other Expenses-$317-$317
Total Functional Expenses$500,185$123,344$5,751$629,280
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$16,246
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Marielisa alvarez mariesther alvarez director director sisters”

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

“Management and the board review before filing.”

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

“The board meets and approves pay levels.”

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

“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

“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-exec. Director
Phone
6177806728
Signed
2025-05-07

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
Adler Blanchard & Associates Llp
Address
27 CAMBRIDGE ST STE 201, BURLINGTON, MA 01803
Preparer
Joseph Morasse
Phone
7812730075
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$331,474
Liabilities
$75,010
Net assets
$256,464
Revenue
$609,969
Expenses
$629,280
Net income
-$19,311
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