Civic Intelligence

Our Joyful Noise Baltimore Inc

EIN 85-0842997 • 501(c)3 • Baltimore, MD

Profile

With "kinship and the power of music" as its motto, our joyful noise baltimore (ojn) serves the essential human need for beauty and connection with art through free live musical performances of the highest professional quality presented in a veterans' shelter, women's prison, cancer treatment residence, and for people living with autism in the baltimore community. Our vision is of a world where all people- regardless of economic situation, disability challenge or circumstance- have easy access to the life affirming splendor of live music. In addition to bringing music to underserved audiences, ojn seeks to enrich the lives of our performers, including young, emerging artists on the cusp of their professional careers. We inspire our musicians to create unique musical experiences that touch the hearts of our audience members and that, in turn, help these artists reconnect with the meaning, purpose and relevance of what they do.

2701 Quarry Heights WayBaltimore, MD 21209

ourjoyfulnoisebaltimore.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

81st percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$19,200

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

4.8%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

-3.3%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Assets

Up

$111,458

Up $10,044 (+9.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$591

Up $507 (+604%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$110,867

Up $9,537 (+9.4%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$110,520

Down $7,694 (-6.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$78,687

Down $11,613 (-13%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$31,833

Up $3,919 (+14%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $38,524Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $38,5242021Assets 2022: $74,515Liabilities 2022: $271Net Assets 2022: $74,2442022Assets 2023: $101,414Liabilities 2023: $84Net Assets 2023: $101,3302023Assets 2025: $111,458Liabilities 2025: $591Net Assets 2025: $110,8672025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$111,458
Liabilities$591
Net Assets$110,867

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2021: $60,216Expenses 2021: $58,063Net Income 2021: $2,1532021Revenue 2022: $88,353Expenses 2022: $58,435Net Income 2022: $29,9182022Revenue 2023: $118,214Expenses 2023: $90,300Net Income 2023: $27,9142023Revenue 2025: $110,520Expenses 2025: $78,687Net Income 2025: $31,8332025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$110,520
Expenses$78,687
Net Income$31,833

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Oct 23, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$110,520
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

With "kinship and the power of music" as its motto, our joyful noise baltimore (ojn) serves the essential human need for beauty and connection with art through free live musical performances of the highest professional quality presented in a veterans' shelter, women's prison, cancer treatment residence, and for people living with autism in the baltimore community. Our vision is of a world where all people- regardless of economic situation, disability challenge or circumstance- have easy access to the life affirming splendor of live music. In addition to bringing music to underserved audiences, ojn seeks to enrich the lives of our performers, including young, emerging artists on the cusp of their professional careers. We inspire our musicians to create unique musical experiences that touch the hearts of our audience members and that, in turn, help these artists reconnect with the meaning, purpose and relevance of what they do.

With "kinship and the power of music" as its motto, Our Joyful Noise Baltimore (OJN) serves the essential human need for beauty and connection with art through free live musical performances of the highest professional quality presented in a veterans' shelter, women's prison, cancer treatment residence, and for people living with autism in the Baltimore community. Our vision is of a world where all people regardless of economic situation, disability challenge or circumstance have easy access to the life affirming splendor of live music. In addition to bringing music to under served audiences, OJN seeks to enrich the lives of our performers, including young, emerging artists on the cusp of their professional careers. We inspire our musicians to create unique musical experiences that touch the hearts of our audience members and that, in turn, help these artists reconnect with the meaning, purpose and relevance of what they do.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
On-going concert series is presented in Veteran's shelters, woman's prisons, cancer treatment residences and for people living with autism in the Baltimore Community. Over 600 people hear the concerts every year.-$53,609
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Maria Lambros KannenExecutive DirectorPT$19,200-$19,200
Todd TroesterPresidentPT$0--
Elissa Sachs-KohenVice President-$0--
William DalyTreasurer-$0--
Latisha Coates-YoungDirector-$0--
Margo HalleDirector-$0--
Fred MossDirector-$0--
Vila-Sheree WatsonDirector-$0--
Claudia Eliaza ZanesDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Our Joyful Noise Baltimore Inc
EIN
85-0842997
Phone
4436955365
Address
2701 Quarry Heights Way, Baltimore, MD 21209

Signing Officer

Name
Maria Lambros Kannen
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-10-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
KL Hoffman & Company PC
Address
2809 BOSTON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Preparer
Karen L Hoffman CPA
Phone
4439901005
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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Office Expenses $3625

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1397

Other Expenses.1

Event Expenses $2977

Other Expenses.3

Materials $1039

Other Expenses.4

Membership dues, subscriptions $125

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $716 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $591

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