Civic Intelligence

Buffalo String Works Inc

EIN 81-0718400 • 501(c)3 • Buffalo, NY

Profile

To deliver world class music education to diverse youth that inspires personal and community transformation.

1270 Niagara St Suite 200Buffalo, NY 14213

www.buffalostringworks.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

51st percentile

4.7%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

71st percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Up

$615,878

Up $154,942 (+34%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$260,061

Up $224,894 (+640%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$355,817

Down $69,952 (-16%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Down

$851,095

Down $133,947 (-14%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$924,047

Down $188,455 (-17%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$72,952

Up $54,508 (+43%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2016: $30,730Liabilities 2016: $380Net Assets 2016: $30,3502016Assets 2017: $139,963Net Assets 2017: $139,9632017Assets 2018: $129,796Net Assets 2018: $129,7962018Assets 2019: $275,183Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $275,1832019Assets 2020: $390,273Liabilities 2020: $77,555Net Assets 2020: $312,7182020Assets 2021: $482,882Liabilities 2021: $88,523Net Assets 2021: $394,3592021Assets 2022: $681,118Liabilities 2022: $125,663Net Assets 2022: $555,4552022Assets 2023: $779,817Liabilities 2023: $177,088Net Assets 2023: $602,7292023Assets 2024: $460,936Liabilities 2024: $35,167Net Assets 2024: $425,7692024Assets 2025: $615,878Liabilities 2025: $260,061Net Assets 2025: $355,8172025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$615,878
Liabilities$260,061
Net Assets$355,817
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $57,289Expenses 2016: $40,147Net Income 2016: $17,1422016Revenue 2017: $174,716Expenses 2017: $68,754Net Income 2017: $105,9622017Revenue 2018: $195,163Expenses 2018: $181,267Net Income 2018: $13,8962018Revenue 2019: $263,779Expenses 2019: $148,295Net Income 2019: $115,4842019Revenue 2020: $368,713Expenses 2020: $321,885Net Income 2020: $46,8282020Revenue 2021: $523,040Expenses 2021: $441,399Net Income 2021: $81,6412021Revenue 2022: $832,478Expenses 2022: $671,382Net Income 2022: $161,0962022Revenue 2023: $995,254Expenses 2023: $947,980Net Income 2023: $47,2742023Revenue 2024: $985,042Expenses 2024: $1,112,502Net Income 2024: -$127,4602024Revenue 2025: $851,095Expenses 2025: $924,047Net Income 2025: -$72,9522025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$851,095
Expenses$924,047
Net Income-$72,952
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$615,878
Liabilities
$260,061
Net assets
$355,817
Revenue
$851,095
Expenses
$924,047
Net income
-$72,952
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.26$0.36$0.85$0.92$0.07
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.04$0.43$0.99$1.11$0.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.18$0.60$1.00$0.95$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.13$0.56$0.83$0.67$0.16
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.48$0.09$0.39$0.52$0.44$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.08$0.31$0.37$0.32$0.05
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.26$0.15$0.12
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.13$0.20$0.18$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.14$0.17$0.07$0.11
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.06$0.04$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 13, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$851,095
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Music instruction underpriviledged youth

Buffalo string works ignites community and youth leadershipthrough inclusive music education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$298,221$328,727▲ $30,506
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$128,835$44,443▼ $84,392
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$27,666$24,975▼ $2,691
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,214$9,371▲ $3,157
Total Assets$460,936$615,878▲ $154,942
Other Assets Total-$208,362-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$208,362-
Deferred Revenue-$40,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$35,167$11,699▼ $23,468
Total Liabilities$35,167$260,061▲ $224,894
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$365,792$330,842▼ $34,950
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$59,977$24,975▼ $35,002
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$425,769$355,817▼ $69,952
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$460,936$615,878▲ $154,942

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$208,362--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kathleen NaughtonChair Develo
Chirag DesaiPresident
Evan AndersonMember
Stephen EdgeMember
Zhi Ting PhuaMember
Isok KimSecretary
Michael ChristianoTreasurer
Eva HassettVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$823,675
Program Service Revenue
$26,659
Investment Income
$761
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-72,952
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$643,018
Other Expenses$281,029
Total Fundraising Expense$147,726
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$395,380$73,167$100,446$568,993
Fees for Services Other$43,322$40,607$12,831$96,760
Occupancy$61,675$14,513-$76,188
Payroll Taxes$39,723$7,403$9,413$56,539
Other Employee Benefits$12,502$2,186$2,798$17,486
Insurance$1,006$9,837-$10,843
Office Expenses-$1,036$8,406$9,442
Other Expenses$10$5,258$669$5,937
Travel$4,830$73-$4,903
Total Functional Expenses$611,386$164,935$147,726$924,047
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Long Term Operating Lease$161,078
Current Portion Operating Lease$47,284
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 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
Yes
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

“A copy of form 990 is provided to each board member prior to filing. The approval of form 990 by the board is documented in the minutes.”

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

“The organization requires board members and key employees to disclose any conflicts of interest. Conflicts of interest are disclosed and monitored by the board of directors.”

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

“On an annual basis, the board evaluates the performance and compensation of the executive director with comparable information from similar sized tax exempt organizations.”

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

“The board reviews compensation for key employees with similar tax emempt organization.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are publically available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Buffalo String Works Inc
EIN
81-0718400
Phone
7162380328
Address
1270 NIAGARA ST SUITE 200, BUFFALO, NY 14213

Signing Officer

Name
Chirag Desai
Title
President
Phone
7162380328
Signed
2026-02-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chirag Desai
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
34

Preparer

Firm
Clark & Nihill Cpas Llp
Address
1325 UNION RD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224
Preparer
Michael D Bartz CPA
Phone
7166744459
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contracted services 21,808 0 0 professional fees 21,514 40,607 12,831 total 43,322 40,607 12,831”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DISCLOSED AND MONITORED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH COMPARABLE INFORMATION FROM SIMILAR SIZED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
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