NBS Classical Music Institute Inc
The Institute provides classical music scholarships primarily to children from 5 to 17 years of age, but also to some adults. The instruction is in individual instruments, chamber ensembles, and small orchestra. It also presents public concert recitals of these students and their teachers.
NBS Classical Music Institute Inc at a glance
In short: NBS Classical Music Institute Inc gave $99K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $99K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,936
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $98,936
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $98,936
- Total assets
- $520,950
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who NBS Classical Music Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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 $54K (2020) to $110K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $98,936 |
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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 | $520,950 | $75,512 | $108,681 | $98,936 | 1 | $59,023 |
| 2024 | $543,337 | $80,630 | $116,500 | $110,000 | 1 | $63,727 |
| 2023 | $579,107 | $49,539 | $107,420 | $98,500 | 1 | $25,511 |
| 2020 | $784,853 | $34,239 | $90,609 | $54,021 | 1 | $19,302 |
About NBS Classical Music Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
NBS Classical Music Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Haverford, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $521K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $99K. Net investment income was $59K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NBS Classical Music Institute Inc is led by Elena Berman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elena Berman
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Gantard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faina Lushtak
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lefkovitz
Administrator
Administrator → Consultant, 2023
Consultant → Administrator, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Helen Xing (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Magdaline Intzes (2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Satterfield (2020) — Director
- Former: Ella Vuernick (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Janene Montlouis (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas Albericci (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $6K, to David Lefkovitz (Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about NBS Classical Music Institute Inc
How much does NBS Classical Music Institute Inc give each year?
NBS Classical Music Institute Inc gave $99K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $110K across 1 grant.
How large is NBS Classical Music Institute Inc?
NBS Classical Music Institute Inc reported $521K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $76K.
What is NBS Classical Music Institute Inc?
NBS Classical Music Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Haverford, PA. It holds $521K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does NBS Classical Music Institute Inc operate?
NBS Classical Music Institute Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is NBS Classical Music Institute Inc's EIN?
NBS Classical Music Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2788513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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