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Kithara Project Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 47-3559665

Sep 01, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018 • Filed on Jan 14, 2019

PO Box 171583Boston, MA 02117

(847) 732-8058

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

45th percentile

1.2%

Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$20,725

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.2% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

58th percentile

6.4%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

180%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Assets

Up

$36,008

Up $2,154 (+6.4%) from 2017

Net Assets

$33,266

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Up

$2,742

Up $1,045 (+62%) from 2017

Revenue

Up

$93,177

Up $59,909 (+180%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$92,068

Up $54,127 (+143%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$1,109

Up $5,782 (+124%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2015: $14,214Liabilities 2015: $2,122Net Assets 2015: $12,0922015Assets 2016: $39,379Liabilities 2016: $2,549Net Assets 2016: $36,8302016Assets 2017: $33,854Liabilities 2017: $1,6972017Assets 2018: $36,008Liabilities 2018: $2,742Net Assets 2018: $33,2662018Assets 2019: $33,832Liabilities 2019: $3,091Net Assets 2019: $30,7412019Assets 2020: $55,009Liabilities 2020: $11,074Net Assets 2020: $43,9352020Assets 2021: $66,860Liabilities 2021: $6,238Net Assets 2021: $60,6222021Assets 2022: $32,024Liabilities 2022: $6,749Net Assets 2022: $25,2752022Assets 2023: $74,047Liabilities 2023: $1,604Net Assets 2023: $72,4432023Assets 2024: $79,187Liabilities 2024: $1,730Net Assets 2024: $77,4572024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$36,008
Liabilities$2,742
Net Assets$33,266

Operations Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2015: $39,246Expenses 2015: $26,906Net Income 2015: $12,3402015Revenue 2016: $69,602Expenses 2016: $44,864Net Income 2016: $24,7382016Revenue 2017: $33,268Expenses 2017: $37,941Net Income 2017: -$4,6732017Revenue 2018: $93,177Expenses 2018: $92,068Net Income 2018: $1,1092018Revenue 2019: $91,165Expenses 2019: $93,690Net Income 2019: -$2,5252019Revenue 2020: $94,295Expenses 2020: $81,101Net Income 2020: $13,1942020Revenue 2021: $106,344Expenses 2021: $89,657Net Income 2021: $16,6872021Revenue 2022: $125,726Expenses 2022: $161,073Net Income 2022: -$35,3472022Revenue 2023: $186,860Expenses 2023: $139,692Net Income 2023: $47,1682023Revenue 2024: $189,277Expenses 2024: $184,263Net Income 2024: $5,0142024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$93,177
Expenses$92,068
Net Income$1,109
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018
Signed
Jan 14, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$96,870
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Kithara project is a collective of internationally acclaimed classical guitarists with the mission of bringing the guitar to global communities with limited access to live music and music education. The guitar is unique in its ability to appeal to people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.through performances, workshops, and partnerships, kithara project inspires self-discovery by means of musical expression and promotes vibrant and sustainable artistic communities.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
START IS NOW OPERATED OUT OF A COMMUNITY CENTER SERVING A LOW-INCOME HOUSING DEVELOPMENT NEAR BOSTON. THE OTHER EMPECEMOS JUNTOS IS OPERATED OUT OF A SLUM IN MEXICO CITY.$0$62,227
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MATTHEW ROHDECo-Executive DirectorPT$20,725-$20,725
ADAM LEVINCo-Executive DirectorPT$9,750-$9,750
FAITH MCCOY SCRIVENPresident-$0--
DANIEL SHUGRUETreasurer-$0--
JEREMY MALLORYSecretary-$0--
KENNY HILLBoard Member-$0--
ERIC SCHALLENBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kithara Project Inc
EIN
47-3559665
Phone
8477328058
Address
PO BOX 171583, BOSTON, MA 02117

Signing Officer

Name
Adam Levin
Title
Co-executive Director
Phone
8477328058
Signed
2019-01-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Smith Sullivan & Brown Pc
Address
80 FLANDERS ROAD - SUITE 200, WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
Preparer
Sandra M Brown CPA
Phone
5088717178
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

Description: bank charges. Amount: 238. Description: development. Amount: 1,334. Description: meals. Amount: 633. Description: program expenses. Amount: 32,875. Description: dues and subscriptions. Amount: 337. Description: website. Amount: 1,019. Description: supplies. Amount: 42. Description: liability insurance. Amount: 300. Description: travel. Amount: 1,113. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 37,891.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: accounts payable. Beg. Of year amount: 1,697. End of year amount: 2,742.

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