MUSIC IS ART

EIN: 061719187 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BUFFALO, NY

Total Revenue
$235,105
Total Expenses
$215,354
Total Assets
$74,098
Net Assets
$32,793
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
TRACY FLETCHER
Phone
7168703600
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MUSIC IS ART, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $235K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $215K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF MUSIC IS ART IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES THAT FUEL THE UNIFYING POWER OF MUSIC IN OUR REGION.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $216,617
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $18,488
TOTAL REVENUE $235,105

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $75,027
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $185,416
Other Expenses $140,327
TOTAL EXPENSES $215,354

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $235,105 $238,547 0.0%
Expenses $215,354 $234,464 -0.1%
Net Income $19,751 $4,083 +3.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
2
Volunteers
29

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$34,952
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RODERICK BONNER BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 4/25 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL CASULLO VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ COLOSIMO SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC CRITTENDEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL FARROW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL FILIP BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 4/25 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN GORMLEY BOARD CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIJAH HOOKS BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 4/25 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC HUNT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF MIERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RISHON ODEL NORTHINGTON BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 4/25 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY R PROCTOR BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 4/25 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIENNE SALMON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB SILVESTRI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBBY TAKAC FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM VARCO TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL AUDET BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY FLETCHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$34,952 $0 $34,952
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $235,105 $215,354 $74,098 $19,751
2024 $238,547 $234,464 $54,347 $4,083
2023 $243,845 $224,840 $47,354 $19,005
2022 $245,166 $247,888 $28,348 $-2,722
2021 $204,028 $190,161 $31,696 $13,867
2019 $192,925 $192,339 $48,607 $586
2018 $212,316 $230,843 $52,753 $-18,527
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