American Recorder Society Inc (EIN 132930296) - 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

1939

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Susan Burns

Phone

7045091422

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

American Recorder Society Inc, founded in 1939, is a small nonprofit that reported $320K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $76K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

To promote music education and skill

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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 $282,302

Program Service Revenue $201

Investment Income $16,291

Other Revenue $21,454

TOTAL REVENUE $320,248

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,214

Salaries & Benefits $91,421

Fundraising Expenses $29,247

Program Expenses $178,740

Other Expenses $127,882

TOTAL EXPENSES $244,517

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$320,248	$251,954	+0.3%
Expenses	$244,517	$205,210	+0.2%
Net Income	$75,731	$46,744	+0.6%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

158

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$64,141

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Carol Mishler	President	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jody Miller	Vice President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Barbara Stark	Treasurer	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Judith Smutek	Secretary	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jamie Allen	Asst Secretary	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Benefiel	Board Member	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Bruner	Board Member	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Faber	Board Member	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Virginia Felton	Board Member	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Philip Hollar	Board Member	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Haas	Board Member	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Natalie Lebert	Board Member	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Burns	Administrative Director	40.00	Key Emp	$64,141	$0	$64,141
Gwyn Roberts	Board Member	3.00	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	$320,248	$244,517	$591,763	$75,731
2024	$251,954	$205,210	$514,971	$46,744
2023	$230,567	$200,877	$432,831	$29,690
2022	$230,994	$177,076	$395,731	$53,918
2021	$302,060	$203,161	$392,218	$98,899

American Recorder Society Inc