Nonprofit · EIN 11-6000202
BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11217
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,407,091 | $2,746,799 | -$339,708 | $830,903 | $89,154 | $741,749 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,684,909 | $3,253,535 | $431,374 | $1,161,210 | $79,753 | $1,081,457 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $485,889
- of which government grants
- $146,750
- Program service revenue
- $1,927,394
- Investment income
- $2,206
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,018
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,571
- Other revenue
- -$8,398
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,604
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $88,540
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,539,641
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,819,062
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,405
- Accounting fees
- $107,157
- Occupancy
- $107,571
- Travel
- $19,338
- Depreciation
- $75,125
- Program services (functional)
- $1,604,370
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,115,562
- Fundraising (functional)
- $26,867
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,161,210
- Total assets, end of year
- $830,903
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $89,154
- Net assets, end of year
- $741,749
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $500,474
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $741,749
- Gross receipts
- $2,418,471
- Employees
- 159
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 1936
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN ADAMCZYK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,144 | $754 |
| DR MARK BRAITHWAITE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELBY GREEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN POPE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN TAMAGNI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW BERNSTEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK SWARTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HADAS SHAHAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FLORES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA PHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCOIS LENINGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH KOUWE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WINDY LAWRENCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SASHA LAZARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL RUTHERFORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH SCHMIDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA HOWARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN ADAMCZYK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $87,534 | $6,409 |
| DR MARK BRAITHWAITE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELBY GREEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN POPE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN TAMAGNI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW BERNSTEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK SWARTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HADAS SHAHAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FLORES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA PHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCOIS LENINGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH KOUWE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WINDY LAWRENCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SASHA LAZARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL RUTHERFORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SCHMIDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA HOWARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 126 SAINT FELIX ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11217-1423
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRIAN ADAMCZYK, 126 ST FELIX STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11217
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN ADAMCZYK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (718) 638-5660
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND AND RESOURCES, TO BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF MUSIC AND THE ARTISTIC AND INTELLECTUAL BENEFITS OF MUSICAL, DANCE, AND DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE.
Program accomplishments
- AFTERCHOOL PROGRAM - BMS GROUP CLASSES AND ENSEMBLES GIVE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN IN A SUPPORTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE GROUP SETTING. FROM GROUP PIANO TO MUSICAL THEATER AND ROCK BAND, THERE IS A CLASS FOR EVERYONE.Expenses $503,285 · revenue $331,055
- PRIVATE LESSONS - BMS PROVIDES STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE THE CHANCE TO WORK IN A HIGHLY TAILORED, ONE-ON-ONE ENVIRONMENT. LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PIANO, GUITAR, DRUMS, STRINGS, VOICE, WIND INSTRUMENTS AND MORE, FROM DEDICATED INSTRUCTORS ACROSS A RANGE OF MUSICAL TRADITIONS.Expenses $419,972 · revenue $218,866
- OUTREACH PROGRAMMING - THROUGH BMS OUTREACH, WE BRING THE QUALITY OF BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL'S FACULTY, PROGRAMMING, AND PEDAGOGY TO YOU. BMS OUTREACH IS DEDICATED TO FORMULATING JUST THE RIGHT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN MUSIC AND DANCE TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF YOUR ORGANIZATION AND YOUR STUDENTS.Expenses $282,149 · grants $2,604 · revenue $30,211
- OTHER PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD, YOUTH CLASSES AND ENSEMBLES, ADULT CLASSES AND ENSEMBLES, CAMPS AND ANNUAL EVENTS.Expenses $398,964 · revenue $1,347,262
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-6000202
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1936
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6E0)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $830,903
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,418,471
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,380,543 | $3,016,425 | $1,805,447 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $3,624,243 | $3,051,960 | $1,805,670 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL is 11-6000202.
- Is BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1936.
- Are donations to BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names BRIAN ADAMCZYK.
- Who are the officers and directors of BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,144 (BRIAN ADAMCZYK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,407,091, expenses of $2,746,799 and total assets of $830,903 at year end.
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