Civic Intelligence

Palaver Strings Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 47-4914834

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Oct 19, 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

95th percentile

1.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-6.0%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$31,654

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.2% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

87th percentile

89%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

30%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Up

$63,724

Up $30,004 (+89%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

-$5,346

Down $17,066 (-146%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$69,070

Up $47,070 (+214%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$282,795

Up $65,023 (+30%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$299,865

Up $95,384 (+47%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$17,070

Down $30,361 (-228%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th 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

2020

Assets$63,724
Liabilities$69,070
Net Assets-$5,346
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd 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

2020

Revenue$282,795
Expenses$299,865
Net Income-$17,070
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Oct 19, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$284,379
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A musician-led string orchestra and nonprofit organization, dedicated to the collaborative interpretation of classical masterworks and passionate about taking classical music beyond the concert hall to engage with new and diverse audiences. It is in this personal and unconventional setting that palaver strings is able to use music to aid the discussion of social issues, promote education and healing, and inspire our peers and community to support the arts.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,177$51,624▲ $22,447
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,431$11,500▲ $8,069
Total Assets$33,720$63,724▲ $30,004
Other Assets Total$1,112$600▼ $512
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$20,000$35,000▲ $15,000
Other Liabilities$2,000$31,770▲ $29,770
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$2,300-
Total Liabilities$22,000$69,070▲ $47,070
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$11,720$-5,346▼ $17,066
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,720$-5,346▼ $17,066
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$33,720$63,724▲ $30,004
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Maya FrenchManaging DirectorPT$31,654$31,654
Matthew SmithDirector ofPT$28,107$28,107

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David LakariPresident
David MartinDirector
Hannah MatthewsDirector
Molly MccarthyDirector
Shma KabirigiDirector
William BlackDirector
Ari SolotoffSecretary
Lauren EdisonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$219,631
Program Service Revenue
$61,926
Investment Income
$37
Other Revenue
$1,201
All Other Contributions
$219,631
Change in Net Assets
$-17,070
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$191,309
Other Expenses$108,556
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$87,076$30,858-$117,934
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,223$15,538-$59,761
Payroll Taxes$2,793$10,821-$13,614
Occupancy$6,623$6,215-$12,838
Travel$9,162--$9,162
Advertising$6,694--$6,694
All Other Expenses$6,318--$6,318
Office Expenses-$4,206-$4,206
Insurance$2,975--$2,975
Fees for Services Legal$2,193--$2,193
Other Expenses$2,093$12,166-$2,093
Depreciation Depletion$1,638--$1,638
Total Functional Expenses$220,061$79,804$0$299,865
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
Ppp Loan$31,765
Sales Tax Payable$5
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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 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
2020-10-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Maya French
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
11

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 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.”

Form 990

“Palaver strings was awarded a loan through the payroll protection program in the amount of 31,765. These funds were available and used to fund operations during the covid-19 pandemic. It is expected that this loan will be forgiven through the process as explained by the sba.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“ROUNDING ADJUSTMENT 4”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$63,724
Liabilities
$69,070
Net assets
-$5,346
Revenue
$282,795
Expenses
$299,865
Net income
-$17,070
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.69$0.05$2.83$3.00$0.17
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$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