Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc
The mission of the Bronx Conservatory of Music ("bcm"), is to provide private music instruction of the highest quality to bronx children and adults, in their own neighborhoods, at lowest possible tuition, thereby making conservatory training accessible to all. In fulfilling this mission, bcm also seeks to develop audiences for fine music in the bronx and to contribute to the music culture of the bronx.
Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc at a glance
In short: Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $903,971
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bronx Community College ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $40K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx Community College Bronx, NY | Improve BCC'S Music Department. | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $903,971 | $411,646 | $449,375 | $6,000 | 1 | $43,958 |
| 2024 | $905,858 | $312,597 | $347,358 | — | — | $36,278 |
| 2023 | $872,420 | $346,450 | $373,122 | $39,500 | 1 | $7,583 |
| 2022 | $843,717 | $270,669 | $253,460 | — | — | $24,811 |
| 2021 | $947,490 | $114,757 | $227,049 | — | — | $-67,899 |
| 2020 | $834,408 | $319,455 | $331,028 | $12,000 | 1 | $-31,864 |
| 2019 | $908,465 | $356,103 | $300,979 | — | — | $52,987 |
About Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $904K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc is led by Michele Slifka, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michele Slifka
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Douglas W. Meyer
President
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Vincent
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $0 (2025)
David Nussenbaum
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Stephen Guerra (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Melville Brown (2019–2022) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Philip Kwoka (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Julia Egorova (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Konstantine Soukhovetski (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Yoshiaki Ko (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Michele Slifka (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc
How much does Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc give each year?
Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc?
Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc reported $904K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $412K.
What is Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc?
Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $904K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc operate?
Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc's EIN?
Bronx Conservatory of Music Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3580300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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