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Palaver Strings Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 47-4914834

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Jan 16, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.PALAVERSTRINGS.ORG
45 Exchange Street Suite 300EPortland, ME 04101

(207) 930-5189

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.65x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

56th percentile

6.1%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2019

Asset Growth

99th percentile

1555%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

42%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$33,720

Up $31,683 (+1555%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$11,720

Up $13,291 (+846%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$22,000

Up $18,392 (+510%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$217,772

Up $64,204 (+42%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$204,481

Up $48,336 (+31%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$13,291

Up $15,868 (+616%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2017: $12,007Liabilities 2017: $11,000Net Assets 2017: $1,0072017Assets 2018: $2,037Liabilities 2018: $3,608Net Assets 2018: -$1,5712018Assets 2019: $33,720Liabilities 2019: $22,000Net Assets 2019: $11,7202019Assets 2020: $63,724Liabilities 2020: $69,070Net Assets 2020: -$5,3462020Assets 2021: $124,555Liabilities 2021: $71,703Net Assets 2021: $52,8522021Assets 2022: $70,592Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $70,5922022Assets 2023: $165,064Liabilities 2023: $65,141Net Assets 2023: $99,9232023

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$33,720
Liabilities$22,000
Net Assets$11,720
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2017: $80,290Expenses 2017: $79,894Net Income 2017: $3962017Revenue 2018: $153,568Expenses 2018: $156,145Net Income 2018: -$2,5772018Revenue 2019: $217,772Expenses 2019: $204,481Net Income 2019: $13,2912019Revenue 2020: $282,795Expenses 2020: $299,865Net Income 2020: -$17,0702020Revenue 2021: $340,191Expenses 2021: $281,993Net Income 2021: $58,1982021Revenue 2022: $548,970Expenses 2022: $515,047Net Income 2022: $33,9232022Revenue 2023: $627,876Expenses 2023: $598,545Net Income 2023: $29,3312023

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$217,772
Expenses$204,481
Net Income$13,291
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Jan 16, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.2
Gross Receipts
$221,648
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Palaver strings strengthens and inspired community through music. Palaver music center seeks to generate a love of music, foster creativity, and hold space for shared dialogue with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Palaver strings is a musician led string ensemble that inspires and creates community through music. Palaver music center seeks to generate a love of music, foster creativity and hold space for a shared dialogue with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$29,177-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,480$3,431▲ $1,951
Total Assets$2,037$33,720▲ $31,683
Other Assets Total$557$1,112▲ $555
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$20,000-
Other Liabilities$2,550$2,000▼ $550
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,058--
Total Liabilities$3,608$22,000▲ $18,392
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-1,571$11,720▲ $13,291
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-1,571$11,720▲ $13,291
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,037$33,720▲ $31,683
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Matthew SmithDirector ofPT$7,500$7,500
Maya FrenchManaging DirectorPT$7,500$7,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David LakariPresident
Dale MitchellDirector
David MartinDirector
Molly MccarthyDirector
William BlackDirector
Ari SolotoffSecretary
Lauren EidsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$175,121
Program Service Revenue
$42,221
Investment Income
$8
Other Revenue
$422
All Other Contributions
$175,121
Change in Net Assets
$13,291
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$188,333
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$16,148
Total Fundraising Expense$69
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$21,902--$21,902
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$15,000--$15,000
Other Expenses$10,815--$10,815
Advertising$9,354-$69$9,423
Occupancy$5,810--$5,810
Fees for Services Accounting$3,244--$3,244
Travel$3,235--$3,235
Fees for Services Legal$1,845--$1,845
Office Expenses$1,258--$1,258
Payroll Taxes$1,148--$1,148
Depreciation Depletion$740--$740
Insurance$658--$658
Total Functional Expenses$204,412$0$69$204,481
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
Loan Payable - Ed$2,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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 11B

“Executive director and treasurer review the return before submission.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Annual review of conflicts to determine reasonable treatment.”

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

“Annual review and assessment by board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Palaver Strings Inc
EIN
47-4914834
Phone
2079305189
Address
45 EXCHANGE STREET SUITE 300E, PORTLAND, ME 04101

Signing Officer

Name
Maya French
Title
Managing Director
Phone
2079305189
Signed
2020-01-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Maya French
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Hobson & Company LLC
Address
PO BOX 70, SACO, ME 04072-0070
Preparer
Adam C Hobson CPA
Phone
2072830023
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Palaver strings is a musician led string ensemble that inspires and creates community through music. Palaver music center seeks to generate a love of music, foster creativity and hold space for a shared dialogue with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Arrangement fees 6,050 0 0 education program 5,115 0 0 reimbursements 3,841 0 0 program expenses 1,946 0 0 workshop expenses 1,590 0 0 licensing 834 0 0 payroll fees 725 0 0 music library 626 0 0 bank charges 516 0 0 mailing & postage 371 0 0 snacks & food 201 0 0 music equipment 80 0 0 other general expenses 7 0 0 total 21,902 0 0”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$33,720
Liabilities
$22,000
Net assets
$11,720
Revenue
$217,772
Expenses
$204,481
Net income
$13,291
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.65$0.65$1.00$6.28$5.99$0.29
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.00$0.71$5.49$5.15$0.34
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.25$0.72$0.53$3.40$2.82$0.58
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.64$0.69$0.05$2.83$3.00$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.22$0.12$2.18$2.04$0.13
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.02$0.04$0.02$1.54$1.56$0.03
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.12$0.11$0.01$0.80$0.80$0.00
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