Civic Intelligence

Apollo Ensemble of Boston Inc.

EIN 88-3248569 • 501(c)3 • Pittsfield, MA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The mission of the apollo ensemble of boston is to provide musicians throughout the greater boston area excellent performance opportunities and professional training experiences and to bring outstanding music to boston audiences in accessible, free community concerts.

82 Wendell Ave 100Pittsfield, MA 01201-7066

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

62nd percentile

8.7%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$6,650

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

77th percentile

23%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

105%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Up

$11,971

Up $2,235 (+23%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$11,971

Up $2,235 (+23%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$25,597

Up $13,082 (+105%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$23,362

Up $18,745 (+406%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$2,235

Down $5,663 (-72%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2022: $1,838Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,8382022Assets 2023: $9,736Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $9,7362023Assets 2024: $11,971Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $11,9712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$11,971
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$11,971

Operations Trend

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Revenue 2022: $5,741Expenses 2022: $3,903Net Income 2022: $1,8382022Revenue 2023: $12,515Expenses 2023: $4,617Net Income 2023: $7,8982023Revenue 2024: $25,597Expenses 2024: $23,362Net Income 2024: $2,2352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$25,597
Expenses$23,362
Net Income$2,235

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$25,597
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the apollo ensemble of boston is to provide musicians throughout the greater boston area excellent performance opportunities and professional training experiences and to bring outstanding music to boston audiences in accessible, free community concerts.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE APOLLO ENSEMBLE OF BOSTON IS A VOLUNTEER ORCHESTRA, WHICH PERFORMS A REGULAR SEASON OF 3-6 CONCERTS EACH YEAR, A MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE HELD IN ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN JAMAICA PLAIN. ADDITIONALLY, THE ENSEMBLE PERFORMS A SERIES OF 3 FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS INMASSACHUSETTS STATE PARKS EACH SUMMER IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION. WHILE THE ENSEMBLE MOSTLY PERFORMS AS A FULL ORCHESTRA, IT SOMETIMES APPEARS IN OTHER CONFIGURATIONS SUCH AS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, WIND ENSEMBLE, AND STRING ORCHESTRA.$0$20,458
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ELIAS MILLERExceutive DirectorPT$6,650-$6,650
JEFFREY BIGLERPresidentPT$0--
JAMES NGUYENVice President-$0--
EMILY LANGUEDOCTreasurer-$0--
BENJAMIN BETIKSecretary-$0--
CHRISTOPHER GOESSLINGDirector-$0--
DANA LEEDirector-$0--
MERRITT CHRISTIAN BROWNDirector-$0--
NANCY GOODWINDirector-$0--
ROLF GOODWINDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Apollo Ensemble of Boston Inc
EIN
88-3248569
Phone
5613890173
Address
82 WENDELL AVE 100, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-7066

Signing Officer

Name
Jeffrey Bigler
Title
President
Phone
5613890173
Signed
2025-07-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Skody Scot & Co Cpas Pc
Address
520 EIGHTH AVE SUITE 2200, NEW YORK, NY 10018
Preparer
William Skody
Phone
2129671100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: advertising. Amount: 766. Description: insurance. Amount: 1,387. Description: travel & meals. Amount: 232. Description: website. Amount: 133. Description: miscellaneous. Amount: 1,800. Description: bank fees. Amount: 16. Description: instrument rental. Amount: 185. Description: library. Amount: 48. Description: licensing. Amount: 735. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 5,302.

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