2026-08-04T10:43:10-05:00 2025-10-31 010494526 Baker Newman & Noyes 280 Fore Street Suite 500 Portland ME 04101 990 2024-11-01 043384601 Bowdoin International Music Festival BOWD 2073731400 181 Park Row Brunswick ME 04011 Charles F Johnson Treasurer 2073731400 2026-08-04 1 0 Connor Smart P02285543 2078792100 2026-08-04 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Daniel Nitsch 181 Park Row Brunswick ME 04011 13345141 0 X www.bowdoinfestival.org X 1997 ME Study program and summer concert series for gifted young musicians 22 20 23 42 3936 2833 5090696 1150585 1941575 1994464 824679 660902 20666 7031 7877616 3812982 594818 666650 0 0 1197281 1301076 0 0 220761 1157760 1173586 2949859 3141312 4927757 671670 11046753 13042720 308792 295997 10737961 12746723 The mission of the Bowdoin International Music Festival is to provide gifted young musicians from around the world with an opportunity to study with world-class artists, and to provide audiences with classical music performed to the highest artistic standards. 0 0 2696113 666650 1994464 Founded in 1964, the Bowdoin International Music Festival hosts seven concert series as part of an intensive summer study program that helps provide gifted young musicians from around the world with an opportunity to study with world-class artists and provide audiences with classical music performed to the highest artistic standards. The Festival takes place for six weeks each summer on the Bowdoin College campus and throughout the Brunswick, Maine area. 2696113 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 65 0 1 23 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 22 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Keith Orlando 2073731400 181 Park Row Brunswick ME 04011 David Ying Co-Artistic Director 20.00 X X 65660 0 3662 Phillip Ying Co-Artistic Director 20.00 X X 65300 0 15000 Peter Bachrach Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Berry Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lorna Brown Flynn Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Bernard Givertz Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Peter Griffin Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Samuel Hayward end 72025 Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cristle Collins Judd Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 James Morgan Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Norton Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Elliot Rosen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Deborah Schall Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kenneth Segal Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Claudia Spies Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susanne Stover Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dominique van de Stadt Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dena Verrill Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Weems Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kent Mitchell Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Susan Chadima Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Charles Johnson Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Douglas Collins Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Daniel Nitsch Executive Director 40.00 X 122899 0 38587 253859 0 57249 1 0 1 0 0 50262 60000 1040323 64149 1150585 Tuition 611600 1271933 1271933 Room and board 721310 395903 395903 Ticket sales 711130 202614 202614 Application fees 711130 124014 124014 1994464 249366 249366 37972 28266 9706 9706 3936 5770 9901536 9490000 411536 411536 411536 6450 50262 9965 -3515 -3515 840 0 840 840 3928 3928 0 3812982 1994464 3936 663997 399350 399350 267300 267300 329850 257437 30185 42228 887521 692680 81219 113622 19869 15507 1818 2544 33716 26314 3086 4316 30120 23508 2756 3856 21495 21495 42588 42588 20095 20095 61286 61286 79321 61552 17665 104 34301 24011 3430 6860 22748 13370 3881 5497 867 780 87 4370 2568 746 1056 53708 26467 12371 14870 18234 10717 3111 4406 Room/board/facilities 634050 634050 Student expenses 93053 71651 21402 Piano/instrument costs 87470 87470 3141312 2696113 224438 220761 157611 121937 1412134 1312525 156000 0 6647 2719 15039 29515 913636 314087 598215 599549 8401335 10906290 223333 76439 70185 11046753 13042720 62651 87273 19527 0 226614 208724 308792 295997 X 5149035 6234811 5588926 6511912 10737961 12746723 11046753 13042720 671670 1337092 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1092773 915364 735432 5090696 1150585 8984850 872246 1113228 1892963 1941575 1994464 7814476 1965019 2028592 2628395 7032271 3145049 16799326 256846 277074 290313 332230 246465 1402928 0 256846 277074 290313 332230 246465 1402928 15396398 63351 83070 92586 160249 255136 654392 63351 83070 92586 160249 255136 654392 9445 5303 3995 13840 1261 33844 2037815 2116965 2724976 7206360 3401446 17487562 0.88040 0.86650 0.03740 0.03200 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3399031 339505 1073034 283879 42588 4485103 2801736 1013109 385578 30236 3399031 2868133 300 180269 223551 23415 2801736 4493193 200000 -1600725 201243 23092 2868133 3548612 17699 949133 22251 4493193 0.54440 0.45560 0.00000 0 0 654853 130971 523882 129619 91432 38187 129164 91684 37480 599549 X 4485206 1337092 2211 42159 1381462 3103744 42588 666650 709238 3812982 2476444 2211 42159 44370 2432074 42588 666650 709238 3141312 Part V, Line 4: The Bowdoin International Music Festival's endowment funds support the mission of the Festival through the use of earnings to fund student scholarships and operating costs. Part X, Line 2: The Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and comparable state law and, therefore, has made no provision for income taxes in the accompanying financial statements. Tax-exempt organizations could be required to record an obligation for income taxes as the result of a tax position they have historically taken on various tax exposure items including unrelated business income or tax status. Under guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, assets and liabilities are established for uncertain tax positions taken or positions expected to be taken in income tax returns when such positions are judged to not meet the "more-likely-than-not" threshold, based upon the technical merits of the position. The Organization has evaluated the positions taken on its filed tax returns. The Organization has concluded no uncertain income tax positions exist at October 31, 2025. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of good sold 3,928. Fundraising event expenses 9,965. Rental expenses 28,266. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Scholarships and financial aid 666,650. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Cost of good sold 3,928. Fundraising event expenses 9,965. Rental expenses 28,266. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Scholarships and financial aid 666,650. 1 East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Grants to Recipients. Expenditures for this region take the form of financial aid which is provided so that international students and musicians may attend Festival programs, seminars, and classes. This financial aid comes as reductions in the costs of Festival tuition and fees. A portion of this financial aid is supported by the Festival's endowment and its donors. 185250 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 Grants to Recipients. Expenditures for this region take the form of financial aid which is provided so that international students and musicians may attend Festival programs, seminars, and classes. This financial aid comes as reductions in the costs of Festival tuition and fees. A portion of this financial aid is supported by the Festival's endowment and its donors. 30100 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Grants to Recipients. Expenditures for this region take the form of financial aid which is provided so that international students and musicians may attend Festival programs, seminars, and classes. This financial aid comes as reductions in the costs of Festival tuition and fees. A portion of this financial aid is supported by the Festival's endowment and its donors. 8600 North America 0 0 Grants to Recipients. Expenditures for this region take the form of financial aid which is provided so that international students and musicians may attend Festival programs, seminars, and classes. This financial aid comes as reductions in the costs of Festival tuition and fees. A portion of this financial aid is supported by the Festival's endowment and its donors. 43350 0 0 0 0 0 0 267300 0 267300 Financial Aid to Foreign Students. East Asia and the Pacific 56 185250 See Part V. Actual Value. Financial Aid to Foreign Students. Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 7 30100 See Part V. Actual Value. Financial Aid to Foreign Students. Middle East and North Africa 1 8600 See Part V. Actual Value. Financial Aid to Foreign Students. North America 18 43350 See Part V. Actual Value. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: Financial aid is awarded in the form of tuition reduction to qualifying musicians attending Festival programs and seminars. Annual Gala 56712 50262 6450 8422 1543 56712 50262 6450 8422 1543 9965 -3515 1 Scholarship and Financial Aid 193 399350 Book Value Tuition reductions and discounts pursuant to scholarship and financial aid awards. Part I, Line 2: Providing quality music education to advanced students from all backgrounds, regardless of financial circumstances or geographic location, is integral to the Festival's mission, and the Festival is committed to enrolling all admitted students regardless of financial need. Student Sponsorships encourage highly qualified students to attend the Festival, and more than 70% of student participants receive scholarships that make the Festival experience possible. Recipients of financial aid receive their scholarships as reduced tuition or attendance fees; recipients are not paid cash directly. All applicants may apply for financial assistance during the application process. Awards are determined based on need and merit. Applicants seeking financial aid may be asked to provide copies of their own and/or their parent or guardian's tax return, as well as answer various questions regarding their present income and economic need. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Daniel Nitsch Executive Director 122899 0 0 0 0 0 6145 0 32442 0 161486 0 0 0 X 1 64149 Gift Date FMV 0 1 1 Part I, Line 32b: The Organization coordinates with its third-party investment management firm to receive, process, manage, and dispose of non-cash donations of financial securities. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 David Ying and Phillip Ying, who both served on the Organization's Board of Directors for the period covered by this Form 990 tax return, share a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Bowdoin International Music Festival's Form 990 is prepared by an indpendent public accounting firm with the assistance of The Festival's financial staff. The Festival's Board of Trustees' Finance Committee then reviews a draft of the public disclosure version of the Form 990. Once any changes are made and the draft is approved, the Form 990 is filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c All officers, directors, and key employees are required to complete a conflict of interest questionnaire if a conflict of interest may exist. The questionnaires are collected and filed in the Festival office. These procedures are monitored by the Festival's Governance Committee. Any conflicts of interest revealed at any time throughout the year are addressed promptly and appropriately. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Festival's Compensation Committee reviews the compensation for the Executive Director and the Artistic Director and uses comparability data to determine that their compensation is appropriate. The Festival office retains a record of the deliberation and decision. Officers of the Board of Trustees are not compensated. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Festival makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The audtit process has not changed from the prior year.