Civic Intelligence

Palaver Strings Incorporated

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 47-4914834

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Nov 10, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.PALAVERSTRINGS.ORG
380 Cumberland Avenue Floor 2Portland, ME 04101

(207) 930-5189

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

50th percentile

6.2%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$54,387

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.9% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-43%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

61%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Down

$70,592

Down $53,963 (-43%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$70,592

Up $17,740 (+34%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $71,703 (-100%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Up

$548,970

Up $208,779 (+61%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$515,047

Up $233,054 (+83%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$33,923

Down $24,275 (-42%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th 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

2022

Assets$70,592
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$70,592
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd 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

2022

Revenue$548,970
Expenses$515,047
Net Income$33,923
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Nov 10, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$553,194
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$34,721$31,369▼ $3,352
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,284$16,806▲ $7,522
Inventories for Sale or Use$767$767→ $0
Total Assets$124,555$70,592▼ $53,963
Other Assets Total$79,783$21,650▼ $58,133
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$33,000--
Other Liabilities$31,765--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,938--
Total Liabilities$71,703$0▼ $71,703
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$52,852$41,592▼ $11,260
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$29,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$52,852$70,592▲ $17,740
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$124,555$70,592▼ $53,963

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$16,806$8,331$25,137
Other Assets Org$600--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay69th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Maya FrenchManaging DirectorFT$54,387$54,387
Matthew SmithDirector of-$50,754$50,754

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ari SolotoffPresident
Aaron PrattDirector
David LakariDirector
Ekhlas AhmedDirector
Kate KnoxDirector
Max MonksDirector
Molly MccarthyDirector
Rob KrauserDirector
William BlackDirector
Josue GonzalezSecretary
Lauren EdisonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$467,482
Program Service Revenue
$79,942
Investment Income
$2,544
Other Revenue
$-998
All Other Contributions
$336,534
Change in Net Assets
$33,923
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$290,952
Other Expenses$224,095
Total Fundraising Expense$3,130
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$200,380$62,078-$262,458
Travel$28,822--$28,822
Payroll Taxes$15,174$4,820-$19,994
Advertising$16,464-$3,130$19,594
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,684-$18,684
All Other Expenses$16,052--$16,052
Occupancy$9,846$6,121-$15,967
Other Employee Benefits$8,500--$8,500
Other Expenses$7,739$12,805-$7,739
Insurance$6,125$974-$7,099
Office Expenses-$3,562-$3,562
Depreciation Depletion$3,179--$3,179
Fees for Services Legal$120--$120
Total Functional Expenses$402,873$109,044$3,130$515,047
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“Yes, the organization has members. (co-artistic directors are members)”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“Yes, the members have the power to ratify the board of directors”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7B

“Yes, any bylaw changes need to be approved by the members”

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
380 CUMBERLAND AVENUE FLOOR 2, PORTLAND, ME 04101

Signing Officer

Name
Maya French
Title
Managing Director
Phone
2079305189
Signed
2022-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Maya French
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
13
Volunteers
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, Part XI, Line 9

“PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE PALAVER MUSIC CENTER OFFERS EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC CLASSES, PRIVATE STRING INSTRUMENT LESSONS, AND SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS TO OVER 200 STUDENTS EACH YEAR FROM INFANCY TO ADULTHOOD. BY OPERATING ON A FLEXIBLE INCOME- BASED TUITION MODEL AND TEACHING AT TRANSIT-ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND, WE MAKE OUR PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PALAVER 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1YES, THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS. (CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTORS ARE MEMBERS)
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2YES, THE MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO RATIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3YES, ANY BYLAW CHANGES NEED TO BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER REVIEW THE RETURN BEFORE SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ANNUAL REVIEW OF CONFLICTS TO DETERMINE REASONABLE TREATMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6ANNUAL REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$70,592
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$70,592
Revenue
$548,970
Expenses
$515,047
Net income
$33,923
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
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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