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SOCIETY FOR STRINGS INC
WESTPORT, NY · EIN 131686434 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A6E0 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.9M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$7.2M
employees
82
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE, AND AID THE ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF MUSICIANS ON STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, SPECIFICALLY THROUGH A SUMMER SCHOOL, THE MEADOWMOUNT SCHOOL OF MUSIC, DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO INSTRUCTION FOR STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, AND TO PROMOTE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AN APPRECIATION OF THE PLAYING OF STRINGED INSTRUMENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Society for Strings Inc operates the Meadowmount School of Music, a summer program dedicated exclusively to training musicians on stringed instruments. Based in Westport, New York, the organization focuses on advancing artistic development in classical string performance. It also aims to cultivate public appreciation for string music through its educational programs.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Meadowmount School of Music
Summer school program exclusively focused on training musicians in stringed instruments, providing intensive instruction and performance opportunities.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • Operating Meadowmount School of Music
      Runs the Meadowmount School of Music, a summer program dedicated exclusively to training musicians in stringed instrument performance.
  • Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
    • Public programming for stringed instrument performance
      Organizes and presents public programs designed to promote appreciation of stringed instrument performance.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.95M
Contributions & grants$468K24%
Program service revenue$1.09M56%
Investment income$291K15%
Other revenue$98K
expenses
Total expenses$1.86M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.01M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.23M
Cash$441K
Investments$2.95M
Liabilities$76K
Net assets$7.16M
Liquid reserves21.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GENEVIEVE TWOMEY EXECUTIVE DI 40 $56K
ANN SETZER SECRETARY 16 $40K
HANS JORGEN JENSEN PRESIDENT 16 $37K
board members · 10
  • ALEXANDER KERR — BOARD MEMBER
  • AMY SCHWARTZ-MORETTI — VICE PRESIDE
  • EARL CARLYSS — BOARD MEMBER
  • GARY GINSTLING — BOARD MEMBER
  • GLEN KWOK — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES EHNES — BOARD MEMBER
  • JULIA WONG — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARCIE SOLOMON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MAUREEN THOMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • PINCHAS ROSENBERG — TREASURER
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Meadowmount School of Music Partner — Operational partner for summer instruction program in stringed instruments.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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