Nonprofit · EIN 13-1843420
DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10128
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,458,736 | $3,973,068 | $485,668 | $8,840,995 | $512,746 | $8,328,249 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,633,079 | $3,922,833 | -$289,754 | $8,121,723 | $371,923 | $7,749,800 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,271,264 | $3,375,960 | $895,304 | $8,512,142 | $507,765 | $8,004,377 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,303,907
- of which government grants
- $28,658
- Program service revenue
- $2,710,951
- Investment income
- $571,776
- Royalties
- $444
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$35
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$129,040
- Other revenue
- -$127,898
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $140,888
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $390,285
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,084,943
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,875,057
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,720
- Accounting fees
- $24,688
- Occupancy
- $177,179
- Depreciation
- $175,226
- Program services (functional)
- $3,019,949
- Management and general (functional)
- $588,539
- Fundraising (functional)
- $364,580
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,121,723
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,840,995
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $512,746
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,328,249
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,756,705
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,063,042
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,667,757
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $660,492
- Gross receipts
- $4,605,899
- Employees
- 107
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1957
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rotberg | CFO Officer | 40 | $144,740 | $32,472 |
| Kathleen Yiannoudes | Director of Instrumental and Vocal Departments Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,470 | $43,772 |
| Elizabeth Lanni | Director of Development & Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,592 | $13,715 |
| Kirsten Morgan | Executive Director (thru June 2024) Officer | 40 | $103,342 | $20,846 |
| Marissa Curry | Director of the Early Childhood Program Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,910 | $21,230 |
| Jennifer Patten | Executive Director (from Aug. 2024) Officer | 40 | $76,902 | $6,875 |
| Victoria Whipple | President (thru June 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Ingalls | President (from July 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| George Fernaine | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Rubin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Adrienne Adnerman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen DiYanni | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Greenberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cara Haggerty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Oren Isacoff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Lee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amit Pasman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alexandra Rishty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicholas Skipitaris | Director (thru June 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lina Wallach | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsten Morgan | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $173,607 | $35,403 |
| Ben Rotberg | CFO Officer | 40 | $142,380 | $13,891 |
| Kathleen Yiannoudes | Director of Instrumental and Vocal Departments Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,616 | $37,903 |
| Victoria Whipple | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Ingalls | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Rubin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen DiYanni | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Adrienne Adnerman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George Fernaine | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Greenberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cara Haggerty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Oren Isacoff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joyce Lee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amit Pasman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Rishty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Skipitaris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lina Wallach | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsten Morgan | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $163,905 | $33,184 |
| Ben Rotberg | CFO Officer | 40 | $133,869 | $7,017 |
| Kathleen Yiannoudes | Director of Instrumental and Vocal Departments Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,914 | $35,496 |
| Trevor Tamashiro | Chief Advancement Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,776 | $13,807 |
| Victoria Whipple | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Chaeri Tornay | Vice President (thru 11/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Ingalls | Vice President (from 1/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Rubin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen DiYanni | Secretary (from 7/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| George Fernaine | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Greenberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cara Haggerty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Oren Isacoff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amit Shaked Pasman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Rishty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Skipitaris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lina Wallach | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 24 E 95TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10128-0702
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jennifer Patten, 24 E 95th Street, New York, NY 10128
- Signed the 990
- Ben Rotberg, CFO
- Phone
- (212) 369-1484
- Website
- www.diller-quaile.org
Mission
FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY, DILLER-QUAILE HAS OFFERED AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE MUSIC CAN FLOURISH IN ALL ITS ASPECTS, ENRICHING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. THE BELIEF THAT MUSIC IS A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF HUMAN LIFE IS AT THE CENTER OF THE SCHOOL'S PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION. DILLER-QUAILE VALUES ARTISTRY, MUSICIANSHIP, CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND COMMITMENT; OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP MUSIC INSTRUCTION, AS WELL AS ENSEMBLE AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, TO STUDENTS OF ALL LEVELS AND AGES; FOSTERS MUSICIANSHIP AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPRESSIVITY THROUGH RESPONSIVE TEACHING; INSPIRES ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXCELLENCE, AND FURTHERS INNOVATIVE THINKING THROUGH TEACHER TRAINING COURSES, PROGRAMS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES; PROMOTES CULTURAL VIBRANCY AND LIFELONG ENGAGEMENT IN THE ARTS THROUGH STUDENT CONCERTS, PERFORMANCES BY FACULTY AND GUEST ARTISTS, MASTER CLASSES, AND EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- THE DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC IS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL LOCATED ON THE UES OF MANHATTAN, PROVIDING EXEMPLARY EARLY CHILDHOOD AND INSTRUMENTAL & VOCAL PROGRAMS, LESSONS AND WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS, TEACHER TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. DURING THE 2024-2025 YEAR, DILLER-QUAILE WELCOMED JENNIFER PATTEN AS ITS NEW EXECTUIVE DIRECTOR, AND BEGAN EXPLORING FRESH OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE PLANNING WHILE ALIGNING TO LONG-STANDING VALUES. THROUGHOUT 2024-2025, THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM CONTINUED TO OPERATE ON A TRIMESTER SYSTEM WITH APPROXIMATELY 35-36 CLASSES PER WEEK AND OFFERED AN EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF COURSES FOR INTRODUCING SMALL GROUPS OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THE JOYS OF MUSIC AND VISUAL ART BY ENGAGING IN DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE GROUP MUSIC EXPERIENCES. STUDENTS WERE GIVEN THE FOUNDATION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE TOOLS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES ARTISTICALLY. KEY TO THE DILLER-QUAILE APPROACH IS THE COLLABORATION AMONG TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, WHICH CREATES A UNIQUE CHILD-CENTERED MUSICAL ENVIRONMENT WITHIN EACH CLASS SESSION. CLASSES FEATURED PIANISTS WHO IMPROVISED ACCOMPANIMENTS IN A VARIETY OF STYLES IN RESPONSE TO THE CHILDREN'S SINGING AND MOVEMENT, THEREBY FOSTERING A MUSICALLY CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT. ENROLLMENT INCREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND CONTINUED TO INCREASE THROUGHOUT 2024-2025. IN-PERSON RUG CONCERTS, DESIGNED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, WERE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND ENJOYED BY LARGE AUDIENCES. THE INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL DEPARTMENT PROVIDED BEGINNING TO ADVANCED INSTRUMENT AND VOICE STUDY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS, WEEKLY CLASSES AND ENSEMBLE INSTRUCTION, AND THE HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. THE SCHOOL PROVIDED A ROBUST CALENDAR OF STUDENT CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES. THE TRADITIONS AND ARTISTIC APPROACH TO TEACHING CULTIVATED BY FOUNDERS ANGELA DILLER AND ELIZABETH QUAILE, SHAPED THE SCHOOL'S PROGRAMS. DILLER-QUAILE FACULTY GUIDED STUDENTS THROUGH AN APPROACH UNITED BY THE PEDAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF USING REPERTOIRE OF ENDURING QUALITY, TEACHING TECHNIQUE MUSICALLY, AND LEADING STUDENTS TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE STRUCTURE OF MUSIC. THIS INTEGRATED APPROACH TO MUSIC EDUCATION ENABLED THE SCHOOL'S SKILLED FACULTY TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THE EMERGING ARTISTRY IN EACH STUDENT. DILLER-QUAILE'S INSTRUMENT AND VOICE CURRICULUM PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH A SEQUENCED LEARNING EXPERIENCE. TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL INSTRUMENT OR VOICE, THE CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON BUILDING TECHNICAL SKILLS AS A FOUNDATION FOR EXPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE. ROOTED IN THE TEACHING PHILOSOPHY OF THE SCHOOL'S FOUNDERS, THE MUSICIANSHIP CURRICULUM INCORPORATED THE APPROACHES OF PEDAGOGUES SUCH AS EMILE JAQUES-DALCROZE, ZOLTAN KODALY, AND CARL ORFF. INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL DEPARTMENT ENROLLMENT INCREASED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR, AND MUSIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS CONTINUED TO FLOURISH. CAMERATA-AN ADULT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA-WELCOMED FULL AUDIENCES TO FALL AND SPRING CONCERTS; AND ADULTS WERE ENGAGED IN WEEKEND CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOPS. THE DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC'S-MUSIC FOR ALL LIBRARY-A COLLABORATIVE, ACCESSIBLE WEB-BASED RESOURCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS-REMAINED AVAILABLE AND STOCKED WITH REPERTOIRE, RECORDINGS, ACTIVITIES, AND SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES. THE LIBRARY IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT TEACHERS-OF ANY EXPERIENCE LEVEL-WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AESTHETICALLY BEAUTIFUL MUSIC IN GROUP CHILDCARE AND EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS AGES BIRTH TO FIVE. THE DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC IS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY AND PRECOLLEGIATE ARTS SCHOOLS, IS AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC AND IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUILD FOR COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION.Expenses $3,008,835 · grants $140,888 · revenue $2,710,951
- THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, DILLER-QUAILE ADVANCED ITS MISSION AND FURTHERED ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK CITY COMMUNITY. IN SUMMER 2024 DILLER-QUAILE CELEBRATED THE 52ND YEAR OF THE SUMMER MUSIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. THE SCHOOL OFFERED AN IN-PERSON PROGRAM AND AN ONLINE PROGRAM. DILLER-QUAILE PARTNERED WITH FOUR NEW YORK CITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS FROM UPPER MANHATTAN FOR THE IN-PERSON PROGRAM SERVING 123 CHILDREN, AND 45 NEW YORK CITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS REPRESENTING ALL FIVE BOROUGHS FOR THE ONLINE PROGRAM, SERVING 102 TEACHERS, 3,346 CHILDREN, AND 28 DISTRICTS. PARTICIPANTS IN THE ONLINE PROGRAM JOINED FOR EIGHT PRE-RECORDED ONLINE MUSIC CLASSES SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, AND INCLUDED MEET THE INSTRUMENT GUESTS. THE SUMMER CULMINATED WITH THE 52ND FESTIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK MUSIC HELD ONLINE IN AUGUST. THE FESTIVAL INCLUDED THE SHARING AND SINGING OF MUSIC FROM THE ENTIRE PROGRAM. THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR WAS A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE FOR THE PRESCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AS IT MARKED A FULL RETURN TO ONSITE INSTRUCTION. TEACHING ARTISTS PROVIDED MUSIC INSTRUCTION TO A LONG-STANDING PROGRAM PARTNER, SERVING 71 CHILDREN AGES 2 TO 4 YEARS AND 17 TEACHERS. TEACHERS AND DIRECTORS FROM PARTICIPATING CENTERS AND SCHOOLS WERE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS TO DILLER-QUAILE'S MUSIC FOR ALL LIBRARY. ADDITIONALLY, THE SCHOOL CONTINUED TO PROVIDE WEEKLY, ONLINE, TEACHER TRAINING COURSES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC FOR TEACHERS IN NEW YORK CITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS, USING THE LIBRARY AS THE CURRICULAR SUPPORT. THROUGH THE CLASSICAL ACCESS PROGRAM, DILLER-QUAILE MUSICIANS PROVIDED INTERACTIVE, ENGAGING CHAMBER MUSIC PRESENTATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. THERE WERE FIVE PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS AND A TOTAL OF FIFTEEN IN-PERSON PRESENTATIONS. DILLER-QUAILE WORKED WITH EACH PARTNERING ORGANIZATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO SHAPE THE CONTENT. EACH PRESENTATION WAS CUSTOMIZED TO ACCOMODATE DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS AND GRADES, MUSICAL NEEDS AND INTERESTS, AND THE PARTNERING SCHOOL'S CURRICULUM. CHAMBER WORKS INCLUDED INFORMATION ON THE COMPOSERS' LIVES AND COMPOSITIONS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, MUSIC EDUCATION WAS PROVIDED TO 903 CHILDREN AGES 2 THROUGH 11, 40 SENIORS/LIFELONG LEARNERS, AND 65 TEACHERS.Expenses $11,114
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-1843420
- 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
- 1959
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6E0)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,840,995
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,605,899
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,458,736 | $3,973,068 | $8,840,995 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,633,079 | $3,922,833 | $8,121,723 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,271,264 | $3,375,960 | $8,512,142 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,116,050 | $3,208,004 | $7,580,711 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 13-1843420).
Questions about DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC
- What is the EIN of DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC is 13-1843420.
- Is DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1959.
- Are donations to DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC 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 DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jennifer Patten.
- Who are the officers and directors of DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,740 (Ben Rotberg, CFO).
- How much revenue does DILLER-QUAILE SCHOOL OF MUSIC INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,458,736, expenses of $3,973,068 and total assets of $8,840,995 at year end.
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