Civic Intelligence

Muse Academy at the Brooklyn Music School

EIN 83-2388377 • 501(c)3 • Brooklyn, NY

Profile

MUSE seeks to develop the full potential of every child as lifelong learners, expressive artists, and active citizens in his or her community. Music, movement, and performance are central to the MUSE Academy educational experience and profoundly contribute to cognitive and social development. Our approach engages all the modes through which children learn and communicate including verbal, analytical, kinesthetic, spatial, social, and emotional using an inquiry-based learning model. MUSE Academy strives to create a diverse student body and make exceptional, arts-intensive education accessible to a wide range of families in our community.

126 St Felix StreetBrooklyn, NY 11217
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

1.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

49th percentile

3.4%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$101,346

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.9% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-5.9%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

58%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B20 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Down

$485,582

Down $30,225 (-5.9%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$495,700

Down $89,191 (-15%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

-$10,118

Up $58,966 (+85%) from 2021

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,724,011

Up $631,222 (+58%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$1,665,045

Up $695,779 (+72%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$58,966

Down $64,557 (-52%) from 2021

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2020: $282,873Liabilities 2020: $475,480Net Assets 2020: -$192,6072020Assets 2021: $515,807Liabilities 2021: $584,891Net Assets 2021: -$69,0842021Assets 2022: $485,582Liabilities 2022: $495,700Net Assets 2022: -$10,1182022

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$485,582
Liabilities$495,700
Net Assets-$10,118
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth86th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2020: $924,203Expenses 2020: $878,802Net Income 2020: $45,4012020Revenue 2021: $1,092,789Expenses 2021: $969,266Net Income 2021: $123,5232021Revenue 2022: $1,724,011Expenses 2022: $1,665,045Net Income 2022: $58,9662022

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$1,724,011
Expenses$1,665,045
Net Income$58,966
Open 2022 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2022 • Form 990XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.

Open filing
Assets
$485,582
Liabilities
$495,700
Net assets
-$10,118
Revenue
$1,724,011
Expenses
$1,665,045
Net income
$58,966
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.49$0.50$0.01$1.72$1.67$0.06
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.52$0.58$0.07$1.09$0.97$0.12
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.48$0.19$0.92$0.88$0.05
Latest Detailed Filing

The latest 2022 filing currently has linked XML that has not been fully parsed yet. Showing the latest detailed filing from 2021 below.

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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021
Signed
Jun 15, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,092,789
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

MUSE seeks to develop the full potential of every child as lifelong learners, expressive artists, and active citizens in his or her community. Music, movement, and performance are central to the MUSE Academy educational experience and profoundly contribute to cognitive and social development. Our approach engages all the modes through which children learn and communicate including verbal, analytical, kinesthetic, spatial, social, and emotional using an inquiry-based learning model. MUSE Academy strives to create a diverse student body and make exceptional, arts-intensive education accessible to a wide range of families in our community.

MUSE seeks to develop the full potential of every child as lifelong learners, expressive artists, and active citizens in his or her community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$278,775$514,337▲ $235,562
Accounts Receivable$1,890$0▼ $1,890
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,208$1,470▼ $738
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
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-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$282,873$515,807▲ $232,934
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$224,736$558,985▲ $334,249
Other Liabilities$135,000--
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$107,202--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,542$25,906▲ $17,364
Total Liabilities$475,480$584,891▲ $109,411
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$32,806-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-192,607$-101,890▲ $90,717
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-192,607$-69,084▲ $123,523
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$282,873$515,807▲ $232,934

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$959$1,830$2,789
Leasehold Improvements$511$390$901
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Deborah Bradley-KramerHead of SchoolFT$90,000$90,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Crocker CoulsonChairman
Hanna Ari GaifmanTrustee
Laura BallTrustee
Mauro RefoscoTrustee
Sarah GillmanTrustee
Shayna KilikTrustee
Shelby GreenTrustee
Jonathan TaylorTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$142,992
Program Service Revenue
$949,797
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$35,790
Change in Net Assets
$123,523

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$992,796
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$99,993
Other Revenue Adjustments
$99,993
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$992,796
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,092,789
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$615,469
Other Expenses$253,804
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$99,993
Total Fundraising Expense$24,625
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$375,954$88,505$4,500$468,959
Grants to Domestic Individuals$99,993--$99,993
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$13,904$64,885$13,904$92,693
Occupancy$72,632$8,070-$80,702
Payroll Taxes$34,987$13,765$1,651$50,403
Advertising-$48,732-$48,732
Fees for Services Other$704$21,591$3,975$26,270
Office Expenses$12,112$7,527$483$20,122
Insurance$17,196$1,911-$19,107
Interest-$5,179-$5,179
Other Employee Benefits$2,370$932$112$3,414
Other Expenses$8,131$2,790-$2,790
Depreciation Depletion$532$206-$738
Total Functional Expenses$675,147$269,494$24,625$969,266

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$969,266
Expenses per Audited Statements$869,273
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$869,273
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$99,993
Other Expense Adjustments$99,993
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
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
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, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents

“During the year ended August 31, 2021, the by-laws were amended whereby The Brooklyn Music School resigned as the sole member of Muse Academy.”

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

“Management reviewed a draft of the Form 990 with the audit/finance committee and provided edits to the tax preparer. After this process was performed, the Form 990 was sent to the full board of directors prior to being filed with the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The organization has a board approved conflicts of interest policy. Each board member and full-time employee must fill out an annual declaration stating they have no conflicts or identifying the nature of their interested party transactions. All potential conflicts are reviewed by the Governance Committee who issue written opinions and directives.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The salary for the Head of School was reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees of MUSE Academy based upon agreed upon milestones and accomplishments, and review of salaries at schools adjusted for the size and scale of the school.”

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

“Documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Muse Academy at the Brooklyn Music
EIN
83-2388377
Phone
7186221940
Address
126 St Felix Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Signing Officer

Name
Crocker Coulson
Title
Chairman
Signed
2022-06-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Deborah Bradley-Kramer
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
21
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Schall & Ashenfarb Cpas LLC
Address
307 FIFTH AVE 15TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10016
Preparer
Michael Schall
Phone
2122682800
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The School does not believe its financial statements include any material, uncertain tax positions. Tax filings for periods ending August 31, 2019, the organization's initial return, and later are subject to examination by applicable taxing authorities.”

Part XI, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

“Scholarships $99993”

Part XII, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

“Scholarships $99993”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The School does not believe its financial statements include any material, uncertain tax positions. Tax filings for periods ending August 31, 2019, the organization's initial return, and later are subject to examination by applicable taxing authorities.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part XI, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The School has a nondiscriminatory policy that is publicized in recruitment literature, flyers in public places, as well as print and electronic media. A copy of the policy is made available on our website.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0During the year ended August 31, 2021, the by-laws were amended whereby The Brooklyn Music School resigned as the sole member of Muse Academy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Management reviewed a draft of the Form 990 with the audit/finance committee and provided edits to the tax preparer. After this process was performed, the Form 990 was sent to the full board of directors prior to being filed with the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization has a board approved conflicts of interest policy. Each board member and full-time employee must fill out an annual declaration stating they have no conflicts or identifying the nature of their interested party transactions. All potential conflicts are reviewed by the Governance Committee who issue written opinions and directives.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The salary for the Head of School was reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees of MUSE Academy based upon agreed upon milestones and accomplishments, and review of salaries at schools adjusted for the size and scale of the school.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Documents are made available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents
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