Nonprofit · EIN 13-3580300
BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NEW YORK, NY 10024
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $411,646 | $449,375 | -$37,729 | $903,971 | $12,229 | $891,742 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $312,597 | $347,358 | -$34,761 | $905,858 | $4,721 | $901,137 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $346,450 | $373,122 | -$26,672 | $872,420 | $822 | $871,598 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $144,772
- of which government grants
- $36,780
- Program service revenue
- $222,916
- Investment income
- $43,958
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $23,272
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,350
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $52,287
- Other salaries and wages
- $231,327
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $314,007
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,264
- Accounting fees
- $12,500
- Occupancy
- $35,500
- Depreciation
- $6,347
- Program services (functional)
- $325,208
- Management and general (functional)
- $124,167
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $905,858
- Total assets, end of year
- $903,971
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,229
- Net assets, end of year
- $891,742
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,546
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $891,742
- Gross receipts
- $411,646
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE SLIFKA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $13,650 | $10,800 |
| DOUGLAS W MEYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID NUSSENBAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA VINCENT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE SLIFKA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $18,151 | $20,628 |
| DOUGLAS W MEYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID NUSSENBAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA VINCENT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN GUERRA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 25 | $20,108 | $0 |
| MICHELE SLIFKA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $11,666 | $5,376 |
| DOUGLAS W MEYER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID NUSSENBAUM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA VINCENT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 WEST END AVE APT 2, NEW YORK, NY 10024-5750
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DOUGLAS W MEYER, 400 WEST END AVE 2B, NEW YORK, NY 104530376
- Signed the 990
- DOUGLAS W MEYER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (917) 447-6318
- Website
- BRONXCONSERVATORY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SKODY SCOT & CO CPAS PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC ("BCM"), IS TO PROVIDE PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY TO BRONX CHILDREN AND ADULTS, IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS, AT LOWEST POSSIBLE TUITION, THEREBY MAKING CONSERVATORY TRAINING ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. IN FULFILLING THIS MISSION, BCM ALSO SEEKS TO DEVELOP AUDIENCES FOR FINE MUSIC IN THE BRONX AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC CULTURE OF THE BRONX.
Program accomplishments
- FOR THE PAST 26 YEARS, OUR MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM PRIMARILY SERVES MINORITY (92% OF TOTAL 200 PUPILS) STUDENTS. A LARGE MAJORITY OF OUR STUDENTS COME FROM WORKING AND LOWER MIDDLE-CLASS BACKGROUNDS. IN KEEPING WITH OUR MISSION, WE KEEP TUITION PRICES AS LOW AS POSSIBLE TO REACH AS BROAD A CONSTITUENCY AS POSSIBLE.Expenses $325,208 · grants $10,350 · revenue $222,916
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
- 13-3580300
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $903,971
- Income (IRS master file)
- $411,646
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- July 9, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2018
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $411,646 | $449,375 | $903,971 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $312,597 | $347,358 | $905,858 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $346,450 | $373,122 | $872,420 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $270,669 | $253,460 | $843,717 | 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 13-3580300).
Questions about BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
- What is the EIN of BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC is 13-3580300.
- Is BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2018.
- Are donations to BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 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 BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 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 BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 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 BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DOUGLAS W MEYER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $13,650 (MICHELE SLIFKA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BRONX CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $411,646, expenses of $449,375 and total assets of $903,971 at year end.
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