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The Johnson String Project Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 47-2313740

May 01, 2020 to Apr 30, 2021 • Filed on Jun 29, 2021

1029 Chestnut StreetNewton, MA 02464

(617) 964-0954

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

82nd percentile

41%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

75th percentile

35%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

273%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$97,853

Up $25,412 (+35%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$97,853

Up $25,412 (+35%) from 2020

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue

Up

$61,395

Up $44,944 (+273%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$35,983

Down $16,903 (-32%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$25,412

Up $61,847 (+170%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2017: $69,551Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $69,5512017Assets 2018: $85,597Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $85,5972018Assets 2019: $108,876Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $108,8762019Assets 2020: $72,441Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $72,4412020Assets 2021: $97,853Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $97,8532021Assets 2023: $38,138Liabilities 2023: $2,085Net Assets 2023: $36,0532023Assets 2025: $19,653Liabilities 2025: $4,335Net Assets 2025: $15,3182025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$97,853
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$97,853

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2017: $22,915Expenses 2017: $17,273Net Income 2017: $5,6422017Revenue 2018: $86,598Expenses 2018: $70,552Net Income 2018: $16,0462018Revenue 2019: $83,654Expenses 2019: $60,375Net Income 2019: $23,2792019Revenue 2020: $16,451Expenses 2020: $52,886Net Income 2020: -$36,4352020Revenue 2021: $61,395Expenses 2021: $35,983Net Income 2021: $25,4122021Revenue 2023: $56,260Expenses 2023: $87,316Net Income 2023: -$31,0562023Revenue 2025: $8,753Expenses 2025: $8,239Net Income 2025: $5142025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$61,395
Expenses$35,983
Net Income$25,412
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 1, 2020 to Apr 30, 2021
Signed
Jun 29, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$61,395
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The johnson string project supports el sistema-inspired string programs in under-serviced communities in massachusetts. One of the largest barriers these programs face is obtaining high-quality instruments. Through the development of our instrument lending library, we strive to ease these financial burdens and provide access to this crucial piece of the musical experience.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDED FREE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TO UNDER-SERVICED CHILDREN IN MASSACHUSETTS.$0$35,983
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CAROL JOHNSONPresident/Director-$0--
MAUREEN WALLClerk/Director-$0--
MARGARET ADDISONTreasurer/Director-$0--
SERENA CREARYDirector-$0--
SILVIJA KRISTAPSONSDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Johnson String Project Inc
EIN
47-2313740
Phone
6179640954
Address
1029 CHESTNUT STREET, NEWTON, MA 02464

Signing Officer

Name
Carol Johnson
Title
President
Phone
6179640954
Signed
2021-06-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Paresky Flitt and Company Llp
Address
14 WEST PLAIN STREET, WAYLAND, MA 01778
Preparer
Michael a Clements CPA
Phone
5086501122
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

Description: investment income. Amount: 2.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: instrument rentals. Amount: 32,763. Description: filing fees. Amount: 35. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 32,798.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: money market account. Beg. Of year amount: 20,508. End of year amount: 20,510.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

The johnson string project, inc. Is making the de minimis safe harbor election under reg. Sec. 1.263 (a)-1(f).

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