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Music In The Somerset Hills

  • Bernardsville, NJ
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2011
  • EIN: 27-3418121

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Music (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$319k (2024)

Expenses
$243k (2024)

Total Assets
$110k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$32k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending July
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$318,720
Expenses
$242,557
Net Income
$76,163
Net Assets
$78,166
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $207,719
65.2%
Program Services $47,070
14.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $63,931
20.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,790
30.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,186
Total Liabilities $32,020
Net Assets $78,166
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Sands (Artistic Director) $65,141 $0 $0
Joan Seigle (President) $0 $0 $0
Janine Murtha (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erin Mistele (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ferrill Roll (Chair Of Finance Committee) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Nardone (Chair Of Events) $0 $0 $0
Robert Simon (Chair Of Personnel) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Borek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Chu (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Preston Harlow (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Eric Colwell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Catherine A Pane (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Sands (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Somerset Ward (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 9, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$172,784
Expenses
$204,609
Net Income
-$31,825
Net Assets
$2,003
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,158
74.8%
Program Services $37,580
21.7%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,400
3.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $644
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,400
27.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,314
Total Liabilities $29,311
Net Assets $2,003
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Sands (Artistic Director) $51,060 $0 $0
Joan Seigle (President) $0 $0 $0
Janine Murtha (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erin Mistele (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ferrill Roll (Chair Of Finance Committee) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Nardone (Chair Of Events) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Chair Of Personnel) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Borek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gloria Chu (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Preston Harlow (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Pane (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Sands (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Somerset Ward (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 4, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$171,204
Expenses
$204,587
Net Income
-$33,383
Net Assets
$33,828
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $149,820
87.5%
Program Services $22,135
12.9%
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,013
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $253
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $81,999
40.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,828
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $33,828
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Sands (Artistic Director) $47,250 $0 $0
William Webster (Executive Director) $30,000 $0 $0
Catherine Pane (Trustee) $3,000 $0 $0
Joan Seigle (President) $0 $0 $0
Janine Murtha (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erin Mistele (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Nardone (Chair Of Development) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Borek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Preston Harlow (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Mcglynn (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Pierson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ferrill Roll (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Sands (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 2, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$205,638
Expenses
$208,005
Net Income
-$2,367
Net Assets
$67,211
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,792
80.6%
Program Services $36,030
17.5%
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,633
1.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $162
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,417
33.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,211
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $67,211
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Sands (Artistic Director) $43,083 $0 $0
William Webster (Executive Director) $25,833 $0 $0
Kristin Sands (Trustee) $2,500 $0 $0
Catherine Pane (Treasurer) $1,090 $0 $0
Richard Somerset Ward (President) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Nardone (Chair Of Development) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Borek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Preston Harlow (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Mcglynn (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erin Mistle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janine Murtha (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Pierson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ferrill Roll (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joan Seigle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 7, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$187,107
Expenses
$193,804
Net Income
-$6,697
Net Assets
$69,578
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $148,002
79.1%
Program Services $39,049
20.9%
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $35
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,450
32.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,578
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $69,578
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Sands (Artistic Director) $43,680 $0 $0
William Webster (General Manager) $20,000 $0 $0
Catherine Pane (Treasurer) $2,350 $0 $0
Richard Somerset Ward (President) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Nardone (Chair Of Development) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Borek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Preston Harlow (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Mcglynn (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Erin Mistele (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janine Murtha (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Pierson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ferrill Roll (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Sands (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joan Seigle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 24, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$153,362
Expenses
$150,252
Net Income
$3,110
Net Assets
$76,275
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,945
63.2%
Program Services $56,355
36.7%
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $30
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,275
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $76,275

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$183,856
Expenses
$161,091
Net Income
$22,765
Net Assets
$73,165
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $134,297
73.0%
Program Services $37,198
20.2%
Investment Income $29
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,294
6.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $38
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,165
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $73,165
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Sands (Artistic Director) $35,750 $0 $0
Billy Webster (General Manager) $17,600 $0 $0
Catherine Pane (Treasurer) $3,250 $0 $0
Kristin Sands (Trustee) $2,270 $0 $0
Richard Somerset Ward (President) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Nardone (Chair Of Development) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Borek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patricia French (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Harlow (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Pierson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ferrill Roll (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Joan Seigle (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Linda Walker (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$223,190
Expenses
$233,756
Net Income
-$10,566
Net Assets
$50,401
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $108,353
48.5%
Program Services $114,981
51.5%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$159
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,401
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $50,401

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$225,719
Expenses
$189,165
Net Income
$36,554
Net Assets
$60,967
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,332
46.2%
Program Services $121,118
53.7%
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $255
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,967
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,967

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$192,027
Expenses
$199,844
Net Income
-$7,817
Net Assets
$25,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,504
65.4%
Program Services $57,072
29.7%
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Net Fundraising $8,427
4.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,015
0.5%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,785
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,785

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$111,396
Expenses
$91,392
Net Income
$20,004
Net Assets
$33,602
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $87,079
78.2%
Program Services $12,957
11.6%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Net Fundraising $11,343
10.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,602
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $33,602

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$60,086
Expenses
$65,094
Net Income
-$5,008
Net Assets
$13,598
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $34,415
57.3%
Program Services $4,600
7.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,180
2.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,081
30.1%
Other Revenue $1,810
3.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,598
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,598

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$53,312
Expenses
$55,966
Net Income
-$2,654
Net Assets
$12,693
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,345
70.0%
Program Services $4,420
8.3%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $11,529
21.6%
Other Revenue $18
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,693
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $12,693

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$39,571
Expenses
$24,224
Net Income
$15,347
Net Assets
$15,347
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,900
75.6%
Program Services $4,931
12.5%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,739
12.0%
Other Revenue $1
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,347
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,347

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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