SUZUKI INSTITUTE OF BOSTON

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DONALD BECKER

Phone

6175660002

Tax Period

2022-09-01 to 2023-08-31

SUZUKI INSTITUTE OF BOSTON, founded in 1989, is a micro nonprofit that reported $38K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $37K left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

TO CONDUCT A SCHOOL OFFERING VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, FLUTE AND MUSIC THEORY INSTRUCTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $20,620 Revenue: $31,514

WE PROVIDE VIOLIN AND MUSIC THEORY INSTRUCTION TO OVER 250 STUDENTS IN COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS IN WEST ROXBURY, ROXBURY, DORCHESTER, JAMAICA PLAIN AND HYDE PARK. WE HAVE THE LARGEST NUMBER OF...

WE PROVIDE VIOLIN AND MUSIC THEORY INSTRUCTION TO OVER 250 STUDENTS IN COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS IN WEST ROXBURY, ROXBURY, DORCHESTER, JAMAICA PLAIN AND HYDE PARK. WE HAVE THE LARGEST NUMBER OF MINORITY STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF ANY SUZUKI VIOLIN PROGRAM IN MASSACHUSETTS AND THE OLDEST CONTINUOSLY FUNCTIONING VIOLIN PROGRAM IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,525

Program Service Revenue $31,514

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $38,039

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $13,177

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $20,620

Other Expenses $23,615

TOTAL EXPENSES $36,792

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$38,039	$51,632	-0.3%
Expenses	$36,792	$38,712	0.0%
Net Income	$1,247	$12,920	-0.9%

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

$1,800

Total Directors

$8,200

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DONALD BECKER	PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer Director	$1,800	$0	$1,800
WINSTON FELIZ	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$1,400	$0	$1,400
TAYLOR STOBINSKI	CLERK & DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$5,000	$0	$5,000

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
2023	$38,039	$36,792	$493	$1,247
2022	$51,632	$38,712	$450	$12,920
2021	$55,887	$55,884	$802	$3
2020	$79,666	$82,144	$2,159	$-2,478
2019	$68,542	$72,629	$1,399	$-4,087
2018	$93,929	$81,728	$1,380	$12,201