BLUE HERON RENAISSANCE CHOIR INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KATHRYN SALFELDER

Phone

6179607956

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BLUE HERON RENAISSANCE CHOIR INC, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $387K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $447K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CORPORATION OPERATES A PROFESSIONAL VOCAL ENSEMBLE KNOWN AS BLUE HERON. THE ENSEMBLE'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE APPRECIATION FOR RENAISSANCE MUSIC AMONG THE PUBLIC AND IT'S AUDIENCE'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE MUSIC THROUGH PERFORMANCES ON IT'S OWN CAMBRIDGE-BASED SERIES, ON TOURING ENGAGEMENTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $332,577 Revenue: $126,001

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY ACTIVITY IS OPERATING THE PROFESSIONAL VOCAL ENSEMBLE "BLUE HERON" AS A MEANS OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT 15TH AND 16TH CENTURY ENGLISH AND EUROPEAN SACRED AND SECULAR...

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY ACTIVITY IS OPERATING THE PROFESSIONAL VOCAL ENSEMBLE "BLUE HERON" AS A MEANS OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT 15TH AND 16TH CENTURY ENGLISH AND EUROPEAN SACRED AND SECULAR MUSIC AND PROVIDING CULTURAL ENRICHMENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION REACHES LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES THROUGH A CAMBRIDGE-BASED SUBSCRIPTION SERIES, TOURING ENGAGEMENTS, RECORDINGS, RADIO BROADCASTS, AND ITS ONLINE PRESENCE. THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, SYMPOSIA, COLLABORATIONS WITH ART GALLERIES AROUND EXHIBITIONS, AND RESIDENCIES IN ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $261,022

Program Service Revenue $126,001

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $387,023

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $191,245

Fundraising Expenses $33,173

Program Expenses $332,577

Other Expenses $255,517

TOTAL EXPENSES $446,762

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$387,023	$314,922	+0.2%
Expenses	$446,762	$494,853	-0.1%
Net Income	$-59,739	$-179,931	-0.7%

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

$72,846

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROBERT PAPE	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$71,308	$0	$71,308
KATHRYN SALFELDER	GENERAL MANA	40.00	Officer	$1,538	$0	$1,538
PETER C BELKNAP	PRESIDENT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILLIP DAVIS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAMON DIMMICK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE DROSTE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARRY SILVERMAN	TREASURER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH WANG	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LOIS WASOFF	CLERK	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EYTAN WURMAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA ZOLL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH RADCLIFFE-MARRS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$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	$387,023	$446,762	$39,102	$-59,739
2024	$314,922	$494,853	$77,991	$-179,931
2023	$378,533	$407,167	$228,386	$-28,634
2022	$491,363	$506,166	$261,809	$-14,803
2021	$390,139	$380,730	$113,351	$9,409
2019	$456,209	$479,263	$37,136	$-23,054
2018	$384,993	$410,151	$51,378	$-25,158