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Nonprofit · EIN 82-4902917

BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, NC 28401

Financials

$307K$264K2022$321K$338K2023$385K$347K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$385,194$346,801$38,393$118,317$7$118,310
June 30, 2024990$320,957$337,612-$16,655$79,936$19$79,917
June 30, 2023990$306,646$263,590$43,056$96,592$20$96,572
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$114,449
of which government grants
$54,638
Program service revenue
$236,762
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$33,311
Other revenue
$33,983

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$264
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$94,560
Other salaries and wages
$161,413
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$278,402
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,700
Occupancy
$12,680
Depreciation
$4,719
Program services (functional)
$294,629
Management and general (functional)
$52,172

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$79,936
Total assets, end of year
$118,317
Total liabilities, end of year
$7
Net assets, end of year
$118,310
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,044
Net assets without donor restrictions
$118,310
Gross receipts
$401,088
Employees
17
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
NC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINA BRIEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$47,480
LINDA ESTEPARTISTIC DIR
Officer
40$47,080
MICHELLE CROSBIEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BETH KLAHREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KIM MURRAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DARYLLE WATKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIN PAYNESECRETARY
Officer
1$0
LIVINGSTON SHEATSTREASURER
Officer
1$0
ADRIAN VARNAMPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
JULIE VARNUMVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINA BRIEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$45,565
LINDA ESTEPARTISTIC DIR
Officer
40$45,565
DAVID BRAZIKBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
MICHELLE CROSBIETREASURER
Officer
1$0
ERIN PAYNESECRETARY
Officer
1$0
ADRIAN VARNAMPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
JULIE VARNUMBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
DARYLLE WATKINSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA ESTEPARTISTIC DIR
Officer
40$45,181
CHRISTINA BRIEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$43,641
DAVID BRAZIKSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
MICHELLE CROSBIETREASURER
Officer
1$0
TIM FORDBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0
JULIE REHDERPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
ADRIAN VARNAMVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
DARYLLE WATKINSBOARD MEMBER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
202 N 5TH AVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-4013
In care of
% CHRISTINA BRIER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRISTINA BRIER, 202 N 5TH AVENUE, WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Signed the 990
CHRISTINA BRIER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(262) 227-5421
Return prepared by
DAVID A KINGMAN CPA PC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE LIVES THROUGH MUSIC BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE, EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC EDUCATION TO STUDENTS OF EVERY AGE AND SKILL IN ORDER TO CREATE COMPETENT MUSICIANS AND BETTER GLOBAL CITIZENS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MUSIC LESSONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LESSONS YEAR-ROUND FOR VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, HARP, AND PIANO. CURRENTLY, 150 STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN THESE PROGRAMS. FIFTEEN STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FULLY FUNDED LESSONS ALL YEAR.
    Expenses $224,370 · grants $264
  • MUSIC IS LIFE IS A MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AGES 3-5 IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY. THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED 450 CHILDREN AT THE DOROTHY B. JOHNSON PRE-K AND MARY. W HOWE PRE-K.
    Expenses $51,585
  • THE BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY PROVIDES ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
    Expenses $14,250
  • MUSIC TOGETHER IS A MUSIC PROGRAM IS A FAMILY ACTIVITY WHERE THE WHOLE FAMILY PARTICIAPTES IN MAKING MUSIC
    Expenses $4,424

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-4902917
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
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$118,317
Income (IRS master file)
$401,088

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$385,194$346,801$118,317XML
990June 2024$320,957$337,612$79,936XML
990June 2023$306,646$263,590$96,592XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 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 82-4902917).

Questions about BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY

What is the EIN of BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY is 82-4902917.
Is BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY 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 ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY 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 BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY 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 BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTINA BRIER.
Who are the officers and directors of BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $47,480 (CHRISTINA BRIER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $385,194, expenses of $346,801 and total assets of $118,317 at year end.

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