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Bergamot Music Incorporated

EIN 85-1413186 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE A60

Profile

Bergamot Quartet, operating as Bergamot Music Inc., is a string quartet that performs and commissions music by 20th- and 21st-century composers, collaborates across disciplines, and empowers artists of all ages to create and perform new works through education and mentorship. Committed to equal gender representation, Bergamot Quartet presents inclusive programming that champions the communities in which we work.

427 Fort Washington Ave Apt 6ANew York, NY 10033

bergamotquartet.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

33rd percentile

-7.5%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$27,202

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-23%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$27,754

Down $8,339 (-23%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$27,754

Down $8,339 (-23%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$111,831

Down $33,042 (-23%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$120,170

Down $1,868 (-1.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$8,339

Down $31,174 (-137%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2023: $36,093Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $36,0932023Assets 2024: $27,754Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $27,7542024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$27,754
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$27,754

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2023: $144,873Expenses 2023: $122,038Net Income 2023: $22,8352023Revenue 2024: $111,831Expenses 2024: $120,170Net Income 2024: -$8,3392024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$111,831
Expenses$120,170
Net Income-$8,339

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$111,831
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bergamot Quartet, operating as Bergamot Music Inc., is a string quartet that performs and commissions music by 20th- and 21st-century composers, collaborates across disciplines, and empowers artists of all ages to create and perform new works through education and mentorship. Committed to equal gender representation, Bergamot Quartet presents inclusive programming that champions the communities in which we work.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Bergamot Music Inc. continued our mission of performing and commissioning music by 20th- and 21st-century composers, collaborating across disciplines, and empowering artists of all ages to create and perform new works through education and mentorship. The organization benefited over 100 artists and over 3,500 audience members in 2024. This furthered our goals of making music accessible, educating the general public about newly written classical music, and providing resources and opportunities for young artists.$7,500$120,170
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Irene HanFinance DirectorFT$27,202-$27,202
Amy TanMarketing DirectorFT$27,052-$27,052
Sarah ThomasExecutive DirectorFT$26,803-$26,803
Ledah FinckArtistic Planning DirectorFT$26,080-$26,080
Julia BumkePresident Of The Board-$0--
John RichardsTreasurer-$0--
Najette SwainSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bergamot Music Incorporated
EIN
85-1413186
Phone
9014932326
Address
427 Fort Washington Ave Apt 6A, New York, NY 10033

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Thomas
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9014932326
Signed
2025-10-09
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Accounting : $113.50 Marketing and Development :$420.84 Meetings: $53.19 Production: $1040.40 Supplies and Office expenses :$36.97 Travel and lodging: $3430.21

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