Liabilities / Assets
64th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Gifts of Music Nw
EIN 99-4536565 • 501(c)3 • Bellingham, WA
Pub. 78 EligibleNTEE A68
Profile
To enhance joy and self-confidence through accessible music education and performance opportunities
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
63rd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
35th percentile
Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
78th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 64.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Balance Sheet
Assets
$2,482
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
$0
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$2,482
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
$7,802
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
$7,970
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Income
-$168
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $2,482
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $2,482
- Revenue
- $7,802
- Expenses
- $7,970
- Net income
- -$168
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Mar 19, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $7,802
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To enhance joy and self-confidence through accessible music education and performance opportunities
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Music Instruction We offer music lessons to individuals of all ages and abilities We teach guitar piano and ukulele Community lessons are also taught at affordable rates | - | $7,044 |
| Interactive Performances for Seniors We offer music performances at senior living facilities around Bellingham These performances provide entertainment and memory care through song recall | - | $500 |
| Music Lessons for at-Risk Youth We offer free music lessons to teens at the Whatcom Juvenile Detention Center These lessons are provided by both the director and our volunteers | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodarc Bestvina | Executive Director | FT | $5,003 | - | $5,003 |
| Laura Burke | Board President | - | $0 | - | - |
| Tara Lipinski | Board Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Rhea Medrano | Board Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Gifts of Music Nw
- EIN
- 99-4536565
- Phone
- 0000000000
- Address
- 809 16TH ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Signing Officer
- Name
- Bodarc Bestvina
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 2062502022
- Signed
- 2025-03-19
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Schedule O:
“The organizations Other Expenses reported on Line 16 consist of the following: Advertising & Marketing ? $82 (Primarily digital advertising) Transaction Fees -120 Car & Truck Expenses ? $36 (Business-related transportation costs) Insurance ? $265 (Organizational liability coverage) Job Supplies ? $13 (Materials used for nonprofit activities) Meals & Entertainment ? $94(Potentially related to fundraising or networking events) Office Supplies & Software ? $595 (Includes QuickBooks and office materials) Taxes & Licenses ? $992.00 (Government fees and business licensing)”
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