Civic Intelligence

Piano Spheres

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 91-2106973

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Sep 17, 2025

Organization ProfilePianoSpheres.org
4209 Via Arbolada STE 231Los Angeles, CA 90042

(323) 226-0326

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.12x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

69th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 69% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$39,000

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

37%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

79%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$68,737

Up $18,602 (+37%) from 2024

Net Assets

$60,438

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Down

$8,299

Down $2,801 (-25%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin69th percentile

Revenue

Up

$222,590

Up $98,255 (+79%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$190,237

Up $8,994 (+5.0%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$32,353

Up $89,261 (+157%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth83rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $62,449Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $41,208Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $25,317Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $36,736Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $19,797Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2017: $16,104Liabilities 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $22,294Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $9,783Liabilities 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $30,148Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $81,551Liabilities 2021: $4,417Net Assets 2021: $77,1342021Assets 2022: $73,324Liabilities 2022: $9,627Net Assets 2022: $63,6972022Assets 2023: $99,643Liabilities 2023: $1,575Net Assets 2023: $98,0682023Assets 2024: $50,135Liabilities 2024: $11,1002024Assets 2025: $68,737Liabilities 2025: $8,299Net Assets 2025: $60,4382025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$68,737
Liabilities$8,299
Net Assets$60,438
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2012: $69,586Expenses 2012: $63,482Net Income 2012: $6,1042012Revenue 2013: $50,947Expenses 2013: $72,188Net Income 2013: -$21,2412013Revenue 2014: $79,854Expenses 2014: $95,745Net Income 2014: -$15,8912014Revenue 2015: $131,060Expenses 2015: $119,641Net Income 2015: $11,4192015Revenue 2016: $98,597Expenses 2016: $115,539Net Income 2016: -$16,9422016Revenue 2017: $92,808Expenses 2017: $96,501Net Income 2017: -$3,6932017Revenue 2018: $88,582Expenses 2018: $82,392Net Income 2018: $6,1902018Revenue 2019: $97,826Expenses 2019: $115,696Net Income 2019: -$17,8702019Revenue 2020: $113,917Expenses 2020: $93,552Net Income 2020: $20,3652020Revenue 2021: $181,042Expenses 2021: $134,257Net Income 2021: $46,7852021Revenue 2022: $132,877Expenses 2022: $149,464Net Income 2022: -$16,5872022Revenue 2023: $251,076Expenses 2023: $216,705Net Income 2023: $34,3712023Revenue 2024: $124,335Expenses 2024: $181,243Net Income 2024: -$56,9082024Revenue 2025: $222,590Expenses 2025: $190,237Net Income 2025: $32,3532025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$222,590
Expenses$190,237
Net Income$32,353
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Sep 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$229,623
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Present,promoteandproducemusicalperformancesforthepublicinsoutherncalifornia.

Piano Spheres primary purpose is to present, promote, and produce musical performances for the Southern California public.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$11,135$68,737▲ $57,602
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$39,035$60,438▲ $21,403
Accounts Receivable$39,000--
Total Assets$50,135$68,737▲ $18,602
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,100$8,299▼ $2,801
Total Liabilities$11,100$8,299▼ $2,801
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$39,035$60,438▲ $21,403
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$50,135$68,737▲ $18,602
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jeff GauthierExecutive DirectorPT$39,000$39,000
Thomas WelshAssociate DirectorPT$16,100$16,100
Richard AnAssistant DirectorPT$12,100$12,100
Heidi LesemannTreasurerPT$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jess MortonPresident
Hunter OchsMember
Katherine KotcheffMember
Mark SaltzmanMember
Vicki RayMember
Mary HannonSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$212,926
Program Service Revenue
$16,697
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-7,033
All Other Contributions
$165,052
Change in Net Assets
$32,353
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$123,037
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$67,200
Total Fundraising Expense$17,912
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$43,270$12,570$11,360$67,200
Conferences and Meetings$24,325$2,494$7,033$33,852
Fees for Services Other$29,755--$29,755
Advertising$11,978$2,025$2,200$16,203
Fees for Services Management$3,000$6,000$3,000$12,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,843-$7,843
Office Expenses$3,452$3,235$644$7,331
Information Technology$39$4,810$708$5,557
Travel$2,552--$2,552
Insurance-$2,375-$2,375
Occupancy-$732-$732
Royalties$425--$425
Other Expenses$2,611$74$-7,033$-7,033
Total Functional Expenses$130,167$42,158$17,912$190,237
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,033
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$20,510-$7,033-
Total Events$20,510-$7,033$-7,033
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
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
No
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, Section B, Line 11B

“Directors review the 990 with preparer and executive officers before submittal to the IRS”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All public documents are available upon request. 990s are available on line from Guidestar.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Piano Spheres
EIN
91-2106973
Phone
3232260326
Address
4209 Via Arbolada STE 231, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Signing Officer

Name
Jess Morton
Title
President
Phone
3232260326
Signed
2025-09-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jess Morton
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Preparer
Jess Morton
Phone
3107485622
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part X, Line 11G

“Commissions 9505, Artist fees 15,250, Stein Residency fee 5000”

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“In celebration of Piano Spheres 30th anniversary and its commitment to new music, the 30x30 Project was launched to commission thirty new piano works over the next two seasons. This is an expansion of Piano Spheres long tradion of commissioning works for performance by its artists.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Commissions 9505, Artist fees 15,250, Stein Residency fee 5000
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Directors review the 990 with preparer and executive officers before submittal to the IRS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2All public documents are available upon request. 990s are available on line from Guidestar.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3In celebration of Piano Spheres 30th anniversary and its commitment to new music, the 30x30 Project was launched to commission thirty new piano works over the next two seasons. This is an expansion of Piano Spheres long tradion of commissioning works for performance by its artists.
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2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$68,737
Liabilities
$8,299
Net assets
$60,438
Revenue
$222,590
Expenses
$190,237
Net income
$32,353
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.69$0.08$0.60$2.23$1.90$0.32
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.50$0.11$1.24$1.81$0.57
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.00$0.02$0.98$2.51$2.17$0.34
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.73$0.10$0.64$1.33$1.49$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.04$0.77$1.81$1.34$0.47
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.00$1.14$0.94$0.20
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.98$1.16$0.18
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.89$0.82$0.06
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.93$0.97$0.04
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.99$1.16$0.17
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$1.31$1.20$0.11
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.80$0.96$0.16
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.41$0.00$0.51$0.72$0.21
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.62$0.00$0.70$0.63$0.06