Buffalo Suzuki Strings Inc (EIN 133263534) - 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

1983

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lauren Eastlack

Phone

7167438728

Tax Period

2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

Buffalo Suzuki Strings Inc, founded in 1983, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $734K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $1.6M represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

To teach children about music in a manner consistent with the philosophy and pedagogy developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. We are dedicated to achieving excellence in music education by supporting a strong partnership of parents, teachers, students, and the community in a nurturing environment.

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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 $121,999

Program Service Revenue $569,340

Investment Income $32,342

Other Revenue $9,984

TOTAL REVENUE $733,665

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $455,552

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $571,501

Other Expenses $319,693

TOTAL EXPENSES $775,245

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$733,665	$664,693	+0.1%
Expenses	$775,245	$653,574	+0.2%
Net Income	$-41,580	$11,119	-4.7%

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

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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

$105,344

Total Directors

$105,344

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lauren Eastlack	Co-Executive Director	40.00	Officer Director	$44,015	$0	$44,015
Mary Cay Neal	Co-Executive Director	40.00	Officer Director	$61,329	$0	$61,329
Rosanne Johnson	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rosanne Wisniewski	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jonathan Johnsen	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Amy Reynolds	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Zang	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Curt Holmes	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maria Valint	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andres Huerta	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sally Briggs	Board Member	1.00	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
2024	$733,665	$775,245	$1,640,643	$-41,580
2023	$664,693	$653,574	$1,756,023	$11,119
2022	$606,129	$573,948	$1,619,133	$32,181
2021	$602,311	$528,790	$1,750,598	$73,521
2020	$766,762	$527,094	$1,613,254	$239,668
2019	$637,445	$538,055	$1,310,323	$99,390

Buffalo Suzuki Strings Inc