Liabilities / Assets
58th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 51-0192597 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL
Profile
Our mission is to deliver access to the benefits of high-quality, tuition-free music education. Through intensive instruction and performance, our students achieve excellence in music that transfers to other areas in life. They grow musically, socially, emotionally and intellectually, and develop a foundation of responsibility, self-esteem, resilience and purpose.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
58th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
59th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
76th percentile
Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
71st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 4.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
92nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
82nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$5,108,795
Up $1,715,730 (+51%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$950,384
Up $752,435 (+380%) from 2024
Net Assets
Up$4,158,411
Up $963,295 (+30%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$4,168,913
Up $1,286,941 (+45%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$3,205,618
Down $119,306 (-3.6%) from 2024
Net Income
Up$963,295
Up $1,406,247 (+317%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The People's Music School (Organization") is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 1975, that increases access to the benefits of music education by providing 100% free, high-quality music instruction to children who otherwise (Continued on Schedule O)
To deliver high-quality, tuition free music education.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $2,331,330 | $2,235,730 | ▼ $95,600 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $285,062 | $1,453,380 | ▲ $1,168,318 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $451,355 | $390,727 | ▼ $60,628 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $146,637 | $144,778 | ▼ $1,859 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $84,482 | $0 | ▼ $84,482 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $67,555 | $74,660 | ▲ $7,105 |
| Accounts Receivable | $75 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $3,393,065 | $5,108,795 | ▲ $1,715,730 |
| Other Assets Total | $26,569 | $809,520 | ▲ $782,951 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $110,045 | $811,634 | ▲ $701,589 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $87,904 | $138,750 | ▲ $50,846 |
| Total Liabilities | $197,949 | $950,384 | ▲ $752,435 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $2,551,907 | $2,335,571 | ▼ $216,336 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $643,209 | $1,822,840 | ▲ $1,179,631 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $3,195,116 | $4,158,411 | ▲ $963,295 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $3,393,065 | $5,108,795 | ▲ $1,715,730 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $42,111 | $1,247,152 | $1,289,263 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $268,458 | $212,631 | $481,089 |
| Equipment | $20,158 | $263,570 | $283,728 |
| Land | $60,000 | - | $60,000 |
| Other Assets Org | $809,520 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,673,902 | - | ▲ $43,013 | $362,645 | $1,354,270 |
| 2023 | $1,612,796 | - | ▲ $61,330 | $224 | $1,673,902 |
| 2022 | $1,511,914 | $183,113 | ▲ $19,696 | $101,927 | $1,612,796 |
| 2021 | $2,617,903 | $116,000 | ▲ $1,011 | $1,223,000 | $1,511,914 |
| 2020 | $2,368,499 | $247,240 | ▲ $2,164 | - | $2,617,903 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Owens | President & CEO | FT | $180,443 | $7,717 | $188,160 |
| Natalie Butler | Chief Program Officer | FT | $174,938 | $10,487 | $185,425 |
| Marc Wilson | Chief of Strategy and Part | FT | $135,035 | $11,360 | $146,395 |
| Kasia Johnson | Chief Financial Officer | FT | $115,000 | $9,104 | $124,104 |
| Jennifer Riskind | Director of Development | FT | $106,215 | $10,011 | $116,226 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael Buck | President |
| Steven Shaw | Vice President |
| Adam Lucas | Director |
| Anthony Salazar | Director |
| Carolyn Jaw | Director |
| Cecy VanGetson | Director |
| Christie Crouch | Director |
| Cici Zheng | Director |
| EJ Hunter | Director |
| Ellen Feldman | Director |
| Gary Hart | Director |
| Joe Idaszak | Director |
| Juanna Blackwell | Director |
| Nalini Kotamraju | Director |
| Nancy Power | Director |
| Rob Whiteman | Director |
| Uma Chandrasekaran | Director |
| Kia Javanmardian | Director- Left |
| Laura Sutphen | Director- Left |
| Stephanie Macakanja | Director- Left |
| Kevin Dolan | Secretary |
| Julie Lopez | Secretary- Left |
| Peter Sheren | Treasurer- Left |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 43 | $82,870 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 43 | $82,870 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $2,538,239 |
| Other Expenses | $641,540 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $542,783 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $25,839 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $1,435,503 | $159,205 | $318,938 | $1,913,646 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $226,556 | $25,165 | $50,373 | $302,094 |
| Payroll Taxes | $129,018 | $14,578 | $28,917 | $172,513 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $95,884 | $10,650 | $21,319 | $127,853 |
| Occupancy | $92,131 | $2,540 | $6,667 | $101,338 |
| Fees for Services Other | $73,431 | $10,763 | $2,550 | $86,744 |
| Travel | $77,960 | $51 | $3,082 | $81,093 |
| Information Technology | $31,140 | $4,217 | $33,531 | $68,888 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $52,419 | $2,580 | $5,630 | $60,629 |
| Insurance | $27,890 | $3,134 | $8,228 | $39,252 |
| Office Expenses | $18,768 | $3,217 | $4,963 | $26,948 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $25,839 | - | - | $25,839 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $16,598 | $1,844 | $3,691 | $22,133 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $17,580 | $1,000 | $18,580 |
| All Other Expenses | $5,790 | $4,626 | $4,605 | $15,021 |
| Other Expenses | $9,014 | $893 | $2,343 | $12,250 |
| Advertising | - | - | $5,163 | $5,163 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $2,400,577 | $262,258 | $542,783 | $3,205,618 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $3,420,945 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $3,205,618 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $3,205,618 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $215,327 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $336,931 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $179,572 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gala | $686,970 | $336,931 | $179,572 | $157,359 |
| Total Events | $686,970 | $336,931 | $179,572 | $157,359 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Operating Lease Liabilities | $811,634 |
“The CFO provides inputs to Form 990, the auditors prepare the form, and the president and chief executive officer review it.”
“Board members sign the conflict-of-interest policy once a year.”
“The CEO and CFO benchmark salaries with comparable organizations to determine, review, and approve staff compensation. The board benchmarks salaries with comparable organizations to determine, review, and approve staff compensation.”
“Available on organization's website.”
“could not afford it. The Organization is supported primarily through contributions and grants. The Organization provides intensive afterschool music instruction to Chicago students and supports elementary school music teachers with general music curriculum and coaching in Chicago.”
“There were no changes to the organization's selection process or oversight process during the year.”
“The organization's endowments consist of permanently restricted funds designated for summer program scholarships and board-designated funds. The board-designated funds include an operating reserve for unanticipated expenses or losses and a growth fund to provide capital for future strategic plans.”
“The Organization is a nonprofit organization exempt from federal income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The Organization applies the guidance on accounting for uncertain tax positions in FASB ASC 740 Income Taxes. The Organization is no longer subject to income tax examinations for tax years up to and including 2022.”
“Fundraising Expense 179,572.”
“Fundraising Expense 179,572.”
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