Civic Intelligence

Musical Observations Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 51-0176954

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on May 10, 2019

Organization Profilewww.musicalobservations.com
187 EMarket St Suite 202Rhinebeck, NY 12572

(845) 876-5200

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

4th percentile

-87%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

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

2018 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-5.4%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-97%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE A • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,956,884

Down $112,498 (-5.4%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$1,956,257

Down $112,677 (-5.4%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$627

Up $179 (+40%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$53,196

Down $1,781,423 (-97%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$99,434

Up $600 (+0.6%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$46,238

Down $1,782,023 (-103%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $385,044Liabilities 2010: $3,597Net Assets 2010: $381,4472010Assets 2011: $253,843Liabilities 2011: $3,585Net Assets 2011: $250,2582011Assets 2012: $355,884Liabilities 2012: $5,495Net Assets 2012: $350,3892012Assets 2013: $389,063Liabilities 2013: $3,711Net Assets 2013: $385,3522013Assets 2014: $392,766Liabilities 2014: $3,621Net Assets 2014: $389,1452014Assets 2015: $358,878Liabilities 2015: $3,868Net Assets 2015: $355,0102015Assets 2016: $321,950Liabilities 2016: $3,480Net Assets 2016: $318,4702016Assets 2017: $2,069,382Liabilities 2017: $448Net Assets 2017: $2,068,9342017Assets 2018: $1,956,884Liabilities 2018: $627Net Assets 2018: $1,956,2572018Assets 2019: $2,143,046Liabilities 2019: $464Net Assets 2019: $2,142,5822019Assets 2020: $2,203,014Liabilities 2020: $1,312Net Assets 2020: $2,201,7022020Assets 2021: $2,398,896Liabilities 2021: $459Net Assets 2021: $2,398,4372021Assets 2022: $2,292,781Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $2,292,7812022Assets 2023: $2,410,001Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $2,410,0012023Assets 2024: $2,650,105Liabilities 2024: $6,389Net Assets 2024: $2,643,7162024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$1,956,884
Liabilities$627
Net Assets$1,956,257
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $1,612Expenses 2010: $77,046Net Income 2010: -$75,4342010Revenue 2011: -$1,671Expenses 2011: $47,271Net Income 2011: -$48,9422011Revenue 2012: $134,820Expenses 2012: $45,657Net Income 2012: $89,1632012Revenue 2013: $51,064Expenses 2013: $44,217Net Income 2013: $6,8472013Revenue 2014: $84,157Expenses 2014: $37,239Net Income 2014: $46,9182014Revenue 2015: $43,911Expenses 2015: $37,571Net Income 2015: $6,3402015Revenue 2016: $38,343Expenses 2016: $84,530Net Income 2016: -$46,1872016Revenue 2017: $1,834,619Expenses 2017: $98,834Net Income 2017: $1,735,7852017Revenue 2018: $53,196Expenses 2018: $99,434Net Income 2018: -$46,2382018Revenue 2019: $86,946Expenses 2019: $77,681Net Income 2019: $9,2652019Revenue 2020: $48,302Expenses 2020: $45,125Net Income 2020: $3,1772020Revenue 2021: $119,572Expenses 2021: $40,873Net Income 2021: $78,6992021Revenue 2022: $117,407Expenses 2022: $42,615Net Income 2022: $74,7922022Revenue 2023: $105,161Expenses 2023: $61,881Net Income 2023: $43,2802023Revenue 2024: $273,057Expenses 2024: $105,373Net Income 2024: $167,6842024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$53,196
Expenses$99,434
Net Income-$46,238
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
May 10, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$463,421
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Appreciation of 20th century music. Musical observations inc had more than 174,000 worldwide electronic downloads of our cd tracks.

Appreciation of 20th century music. In year 2018, musical observations inc had more than 174,000 worldwide electronic downloads of our cd tracks.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,199,323$1,179,711▼ $19,612
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$826,796$763,824▼ $62,972
Accounts Receivable$5,219$7,248▲ $2,029
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$37,075$6,101▼ $30,974
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$795$0▼ $795
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$174$0▼ $174
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$2,069,382$1,956,884▼ $112,498
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$448$627▲ $179
Total Liabilities$448$627▲ $179
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,068,934$1,956,257▼ $112,677
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,068,934$1,956,257▼ $112,677
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,069,382$1,956,884▼ $112,498

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$2,902$2,902
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Craig PepplesPresident
Jeffrey Twitchell-waasVice President
Ursula OppensSecretary/Treas
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$107
Program Service Revenue
$981
Investment Income
$51,377
Other Revenue
$731
All Other Contributions
$107
Change in Net Assets
$-46,238
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$89,434
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy-$19,042-$19,042
Foreign Grants$10,000--$10,000
All Other Expenses$2,314$7,539-$9,853
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,978-$6,978
Other Expenses$6,575$15,579-$6,575
Insurance-$2,215-$2,215
Travel-$1,767-$1,767
Fees for Services Other-$275-$275
Depreciation Depletion-$175-$175
Office Expenses-$52-$52
Total Functional Expenses$27,453$71,981$0$99,434
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Musical Observations Inc
EIN
51-0176954
Phone
8458765200
Address
187 EMarket St Suite 202, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Signing Officer

Name
Craig Pepples
Title
President
Signed
2019-05-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Craig Pepples
Formed
1975
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Van Norstrand & Hoolihan Pc
Address
187 E MARKET ST STE 202, RHINEBECK, NY 12572-1730
Preparer
Maragaret Van Nosrtrand
Phone
8458765200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: CHARTS & ARTICLES OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Grants to Artists”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,956,884
Liabilities
$627
Net assets
$1,956,257
Revenue
$53,196
Expenses
$99,434
Net income
-$46,238
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.65$0.01$2.64$0.27$0.11$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.41$0.00$2.41$0.11$0.06$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.29$0.00$2.29$0.12$0.04$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.00$2.40$0.12$0.04$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.00$2.20$0.05$0.05$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.14$0.00$2.14$0.09$0.08$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$0.00$1.96$0.05$0.10$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.00$2.07$1.83$0.10$1.74
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.00$0.32$0.04$0.08$0.05
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.04$0.04$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.39$0.08$0.04$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.39$0.05$0.04$0.01
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.36$0.01$0.35$0.13$0.05$0.09
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.05$0.05
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.39$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.08$0.08