Nonprofit · EIN 13-2975453
MUSIC BEFORE 1800 INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $323,527 | $400,261 | -$76,734 | $372,601 | $9,576 | $363,025 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $320,218 | $358,864 | -$38,646 | $466,976 | $30,557 | $436,419 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $199,400
- of which government grants
- $62,035
- Program service revenue
- $111,336
- Investment income
- $15,415
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,580
- Other revenue
- -$2,624
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $49,502
- Other salaries and wages
- $44,506
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $101,752
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,713
- Occupancy
- $8,400
- Travel
- $7,086
- Depreciation
- $1,085
- Program services (functional)
- $351,768
- Management and general (functional)
- $36,548
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,945
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $466,976
- Total assets, end of year
- $372,601
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,576
- Net assets, end of year
- $363,025
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,363
- Publicly traded securities
- $300,306
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $361,965
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,060
- Gross receipts
- $329,227
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1979
- 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 | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM BARCLAY | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $49,502 |
| LOUISE BASBAS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE GARETZ | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY HAGER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD MCGEE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE ALDEN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN HELLAUER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MOORE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW MINTER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA L LITTMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH BE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM BARCLAY | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $42,000 |
| LOUISE BASBAS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE GARETZ | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY HAGER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD MCGEE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE ALDEN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN HELLAUER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MOORE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW MINTER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA L LITTMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH BE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 529 W 121ST ST, NEW YORK, NY 10027-5904
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LOUISE BASBAS, 529 W 121ST STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10027
- Signed the 990
- GERALD MCGEE, Treasurer
- Phone
- (212) 666-9266
- Website
- WWW.MB1800.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Baldessari & Coster LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PRESENT PROGRAMMING BY OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND LOCAL EARLY MUSIC GROUPS IN AN ACOUSTICALLY AND AESTHETICALLY SUPERB SETTING.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION IS THE LONGEST RUNNING EARLY MUSIC CONCERT SERIES IN NEW YORK CITY, PRESENTING VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CHAMBER MUSIC FOR OVER 45 YEARS. IT OFFERS PROGRAMS OF SACRED AND SECULAR MUSIC RANGING FROM MEDIEVAL TO EARLY CLASSICAL. IT OFFERS ARTISTS OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER AND PRESENTS AUDIENCE FAVORITES AS WELL AS RISING STARS. ITS ARTISTS, INCLUDING NEW YORK'S FINEST ENSEMBLES, COME FROM ACCROSS THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND EUROPE. THE 24-25 CONCERT SEASON INCLUDED 9 CONCERTS.Expenses $351,768 · revenue $111,336
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
- 13-2975453
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $333,875
- Income (IRS master file)
- $328,248
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $323,527 | $400,261 | $372,601 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $320,218 | $358,864 | $466,976 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $324,565 | $304,237 | $504,561 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 13-2975453).
Questions about MUSIC BEFORE 1800 INC
- What is the EIN of MUSIC BEFORE 1800 INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MUSIC BEFORE 1800 INC is 13-2975453.
- Is MUSIC BEFORE 1800 INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to MUSIC BEFORE 1800 INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MUSIC BEFORE 1800 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 MUSIC BEFORE 1800 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 MUSIC BEFORE 1800 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 MUSIC BEFORE 1800 INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LOUISE BASBAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of MUSIC BEFORE 1800 INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MUSIC BEFORE 1800 INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $323,527, expenses of $400,261 and total assets of $372,601 at year end.
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