Nonprofit · EIN 04-2470761
SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC
Tax-exempt · HINGHAM, MA 02043
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,790,165 | $5,131,943 | -$1,341,778 | $5,312,457 | $3,360,352 | $1,952,105 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,284,611 | $5,061,886 | -$777,275 | $6,304,554 | $3,039,232 | $3,265,322 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,130,071 | $4,959,067 | -$828,996 | $6,734,758 | $3,004,689 | $3,730,069 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $859,616
- of which government grants
- $84,769
- Program service revenue
- $2,897,205
- Investment income
- $141,013
- Net rental income
- $4,807
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $85,153
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$156,339
- Other revenue
- -$107,669
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $261,253
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $123,646
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,827,189
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,462,264
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,664
- Accounting fees
- $184,810
- Occupancy
- $279,165
- Travel
- $19,932
- Depreciation
- $223,508
- Program services (functional)
- $3,596,939
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,363,527
- Fundraising (functional)
- $171,477
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,304,554
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,312,457
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,360,352
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,952,105
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,327,913
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,646,230
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $106,914
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,845,191
- Gross receipts
- $4,499,857
- Employees
- 108
- Volunteers
- 48
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT CINNANTE JR | PRESIDENT (UNTIL 05/25) Officer | 40 | $167,107 |
| KATHY BATTISTONI SKILLMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| VINCENT SPIZIRI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GAGNON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GERALD JONES | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DAVID BRYAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARA CALAME | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 11/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE CARR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA CLIFFORD | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 05/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FREDERIC CLIFFORD JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOTOKO DEANE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RONALD GOLDBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY HORAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN HULL | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 11/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN LOUGHLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD MASSA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL PALMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN PIMPARE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SALAH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEREK R SPENCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN STANCAVISH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSHUA BENNETT | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 06/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIA ANTONIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA KREBS-LEE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 05/25) Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT CINNANTE JR | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $149,048 | $17,349 |
| KATHY BATTISTONI SKILLMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT SPIZIRI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GAGNON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD JONES | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BRYAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARA CALAME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE CARR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA CLIFFORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERIC CLIFFORD JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOTOKO DEANE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD GOLDBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY HORAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN HULL | TRUSTEE (UNTIL - 06/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN LOUGHLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD MASSA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL PALMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN PIMPARE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SALAH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK R SPENCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN STANCAVISH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA BENNETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIA ANTONIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT CINNANTE JR | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $140,092 | $16,882 |
| KATHY BATTISTONI SKILLMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT SPIZIRI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM GAGNON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD JONES | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BRYAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARA CALAME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE CARR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA CLIFFORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERIC CLIFFORD JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOTOKO DEANE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD GOLDBERG | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY HORAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN HULL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN LOUGHLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD MASSA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY ODDLEIFSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL PALMER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN PIMPARE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SALAH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK R SPENCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN STANCAVISH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE VALENTINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| F SHERMAN HOYT | TRUSTEE UNTIL 10/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS O'DONNELL | TRUSTEE UNTIL 08/22 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 CONSERVATORY DR, HINGHAM, MA 02043-2647
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CYNTHIA KREBS-LEE, ONE CONSERVATORY DRIVE, HINGHAM, MA 02043
- Signed the 990
- CYNTHIA KREBS-LEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (781) 749-7565
- Website
- WWW.SSCMUSIC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL ARTS EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY, FOSTERING CREATIVITY, ARTISTIC GROWTH, AND WELL-BEING FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. WITH CAMPUSES IN HINGHAM AND DUXBURY, SSC'S ARTS-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE A CREATIVE PATH FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING, FROM CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADULTHOOD, THROUGH OUTSTANDING FACULTY AND NATIONALLY CELEBRATED PROGRAMMING IN MUSIC INSTRUCTION, ENSEMBLES, DANCE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY, PERFORMANCE, COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS.
Program accomplishments
- PRIVATE LESSONS, GROUP CLASSES, AND ENSEMBLES ARE OFFERED FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, IN A WIDE RANGE OF INSTRUMENTS AND GENRES, WITH ROLLING ADMISSIONS YEAR-ROUND. EARLY CHILDHOOD OFFERINGS INCLUDE AN ARTS-INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL/PREK/KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM, ON THE CONSERVATORY'S HINGHAM CAMPUS.Expenses $3,218,362 · grants $242,965 · revenue $2,582,388
- COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS CREATE ACCESS BY PROVIDING MUSIC EDUCATION, CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES, AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ON AND OFF CAMPUS COLLABORATIONS WITH SCHOOLS, SENIOR CENTERS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES.Expenses $240,427 · grants $18,288 · revenue $194,103
- CONCERT AND FESTIVAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS DUXBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL, PREMIERE CONCERTS INCLUDING EVENINGS UNDER THE STARS, AND SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL EXIST AT THE INTERSECTION OF ARTS EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE, BRINGING TOGETHER FACULTY, STUDENTS, ALUMNI, AND GUEST ARTISTS.Expenses $138,150 · revenue $120,714
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2470761
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6E0)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,312,457
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,499,857
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $3,790,165 | $5,131,943 | $5,312,457 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $4,284,611 | $5,061,886 | $6,304,554 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $4,130,071 | $4,959,067 | $6,734,758 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $4,763,717 | $4,848,340 | $7,573,150 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | 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 04-2470761).
Questions about SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC is 04-2470761.
- Is SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC 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 SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names CYNTHIA KREBS-LEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $167,107 (ROBERT CINNANTE JR, PRESIDENT (UNTIL 05/25)).
- How much revenue does SOUTH SHORE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,790,165, expenses of $5,131,943 and total assets of $5,312,457 at year end.
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