MASSACHUSETTS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC (EIN 042607807) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAUL LEVENSON

Phone

5087541234

Tax Period

2023-06-01 to 2024-05-31

MASSACHUSETTS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC, founded in 1976, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $35K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 78% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $133K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 278% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES TO AS MANY PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING THE ADMISSION FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $160,060

Program Service Revenue $78,921

Investment Income $78

Other Revenue $-203,831

TOTAL REVENUE $35,228

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $3,995

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $133,066

Other Expenses $129,071

TOTAL EXPENSES $133,066

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$35,228	$163,641	-0.8%
Expenses	$133,066	$141,003	-0.1%
Net Income	$-97,838	$22,638	-5.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$59,000

Total Directors

$59,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
EDWARD N CHASE	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLE DORRIS	CLERK	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN HIGGINS	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC WELLS	TREASURER	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
D ROBERT LEVENSON	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL LEVENSON	PRESIDENT	30.00	Officer Director	$59,000	$0	$59,000
NEIL GROVER	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILLIP NIDDRIE	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEL GREENBERG	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$35,228	$133,066	$2,307,614	$-97,838
2023	$163,641	$141,003	$2,405,452	$22,638
2022	$47,104	$74,386	$2,382,814	$-27,282
2021	$34,538	$20,138	$2,410,096	$14,400
2020	$79,119	$104,656	$2,413,896	$-25,537
2019	$273,865	$126,685	$2,421,233	$147,180

MASSACHUSETTS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC