City Strings Inc
- Assets
- $152.5k
- Revenue
- $301.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Roxbury, MA
- Founding
- 04/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-5118370
Organization Overview
City Strings Inc is located in Roxbury, MA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, City Strings Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. City Strings Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, City Strings Inc generated $301.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $256.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 45.2% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION: CITY STRINGS UNITED'S MISSION (CSU) IS TO PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES THROUGH ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, STUDENT-CENTERED MUSIC EDUCATION AND ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE.VISION: CSU ENVISIONS A WORLD THAT MAKES SPACE FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP AND EXPRESS THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH MUSIC MAKING AND EDUCATION. TO THIS END, WE SEEK TO ADVANCE AN INNOVATIVE MODEL OF CELLO AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION THAT ENABLES EACH CHILD TO THRIVE.EXPERIENCES: CSU PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR POSITIVE, LIFE-ENHANCING, ARTS FOCUSED SELF-DISCIPLINE, LEADERSHIP, AND CREATIVE MUSIC EDUCATION OPTIONS, THUS HELPING TO ELIMINATE DEMOGRAPHIC PREDICTABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR A STRINGED INSTRUMENT LEARNING PROGRAM FOR THE YOUTH IN THE INNER CITY WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE ACCESS TO SUCH A PROGRAM. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023, CITY STRINGS UNITED, INC ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING:- ENROLLMENT INCREASED TO 75 STUDENTS.- INSTRUMENT LESSONS NOW INCLUDE VIOLIN IN ADDITION TO CELLO AND PIANO.- 2ND YEAR OF STRATEGIC PLAN INCLUDES SUCCESSFUL BUDGET INCREASE AND RESPECTIVE FUNDING.- PRESIDENT AND CEO MOVED TO FULL TIME STATUS, ALONG WITH INCREASED HOURS FOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT.- 13 CONCERT APPEARANCES INCLUDED: BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, ROXBURY "MUSICAL STORIES AND COMBINED PERFORMANCE WITH MAKANDA PROJECT (FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND 27TH ANNUAL AWARDS GALA, STRINGFEST 2023 WITH CELEBRITY SERIES BOSTON AND CHELSEY GREEN AND THE GREEN PROJECT, CITY STRINGS UNITED SPRING CONCERT AT KROC CENTER, DORCHESTER, TRIBUTE CONCERT TO SUSAN PAUL AT THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN HISTORY WITH REGIE GIBSON, AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE.- PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY AND PROF. BHARGAVA FOR CREATIVITY SUMMIT WITH AUTHOR WEDNESDAY BORN.- PARTNERSHIP WITH BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND EDVESTORS INITIALIZED FOR 2024 LAUNCH.- PARTNERSHIP WITH YMCA ROXBURY INITIALIZED FOR 2024 LAUNCH.- INFRASTRUCTURE CONTINUES TO DEVELOP, WITH PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION FOR CURRICULUM, STAKEHOLDER TRACKING, FUNDING OUTREACH AND DOCUMENTATION ALL INCREASING THROUGH VARIOUS TECHNOLOGY AND STAFF SUPPORTS.
TO ESTABLISH AN INTERACTIVE PROGRAM THAT TEACHES STUDENTS TO PLAY THE VIOLIN, CELLO, OR PIANO AND READ MUSIC AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHER MUSICIANS
TO ESTABLISH AN INTERACTIVE PROGRAM THAT TEACHES STUDENTS TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER MUSICIANS IN ORDER TO HELP THEM PERFORM IN A PUBLIC SETTING
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ellen Hallett Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Bithyah I Copeland President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $72,220 |
William Huss Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Peter Cobb Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Brown Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Herman Hampton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $301,126 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $301,126 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $301,126 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,220 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $83,618 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,685 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,501 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,607 |
| Office expenses | $1,293 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,644 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $655 |
| Insurance | $3,794 |
| All other expenses | $4,812 |
| Total functional expenses | $256,558 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $148,186 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,335 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $152,521 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $152,521 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $152,521 |