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Four Strings at a Time Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 92-3842023

May 31, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 14, 2024

3275 Pauma PlHonolulu, HI 96822

(858) 733-1779

Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

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Source year 2023

Net Margin

49th percentile

6.4%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • NTEE A99 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2023

Assets

$11,376

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Net Assets

$11,376

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Liabilities

-

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Revenue

$178,644

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Expenses

$167,268

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Net Income

$11,376

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2023: $11,376Net Assets 2023: $11,3762023Assets 2024: $49,576Liabilities 2024: $1,300Net Assets 2024: $48,2762024

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2023

Assets$11,376
Liabilities-
Net Assets$11,376

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $178,644Expenses 2023: $167,268Net Income 2023: $11,3762023Revenue 2024: $90,187Expenses 2024: $57,087Net Income 2024: $33,1002024

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2023

Revenue$178,644
Expenses$167,268
Net Income$11,376
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
May 31, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$184,325
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Engaging, educating, and enriching all ages around the world through music and the 'ukulele.

See Schedule O

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Engaging, Educating, and Enriching all ages around the world through music and the ukulele. Due to the fires on Maui, the organization pivoted and provided disaster relief for the bulk of our 2023 programming.$150,985$161,041
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Cory MauSecretaryPT$0--
Warnette Lina LangiDirectorPT$0--
Neal ChinDirectorPT$0--
Sarah MaiselPresident / TreasurerPT$0--
Craig CheeDirectorPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Silent Auction$155,285$155,285$5,342$149,943
Sticker Sales$6,396$6,396$339$6,057
Total Events$161,681$161,681$5,681$156,000
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Four Strings at a Time Inc
EIN
92-3842023
Phone
8587331779
Address
3275 Pauma Pl, Honolulu, HI 96822

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Maisel
Title
President Treasurer
Phone
8587331779
Signed
2024-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Foundation Group Inc
Address
2451 Atrium Way Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37214
Preparer
Andrew D Payne EA
Phone
6153619445
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10, Grants Paid

Activity Charitable Giving, Grantee Maui Food Bank 760 Kolu Street Wailuku HI 96793, Cash Grant 105,000, Relationship

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10, Grants Paid

Activity Charitable Giving, Grantee Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement 91-1270 Kinoiki St, Bldg 1 Kapolei HI 96707, Cash Grant 40,000, Relationship

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10, Grants Paid

Activity Charitable Giving, Grantee Hawaii Community Foundation 827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu HI 96813, Cash Grant 5,985, Relationship

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

Progam Expense Music Meals for Maui 10,056

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

IT -- Website 50

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

Volunteer Appreciation 3,177

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Section N/A, Line N/A

Engaging, Educating, and Enriching all ages around the world through music and the ukulele.

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