Syracuse Children's Theatre Inc (EIN 161557786) - 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

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Mark Bell

Phone

3154325437

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Syracuse Children's Theatre Inc, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $853K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $811K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

The Theatre is dedicated to provide cultural enrichment to the children of Central New York through enjoyable, exciting and enlightening theatrical experiences,including children's theatre, music and dance programs and children's productions.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $41,551

Program Service Revenue $785,678

Investment Income $13,975

Other Revenue $11,371

TOTAL REVENUE $852,575

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $488,812

Fundraising Expenses $16,872

Program Expenses $602,085

Other Expenses $321,935

TOTAL EXPENSES $810,747

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$852,575	$746,958	+0.1%
Expenses	$810,747	$759,660	+0.1%
Net Income	$41,828	$-12,702	-4.3%

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

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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

$171,451

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Mark Bell	President	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rich Aiello	Vice President	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrea Waldman	Secretary	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ben Oscarlece	Treasurer	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Todd Ellis	Executive director	40.00	Officer	$108,259	$0	$108,259
Kellie Ellis	Assoc Executive director	40.00	Officer	$63,192	$0	$63,192

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	$852,575	$810,747	$788,293	$41,828
2024	$746,958	$759,660	$762,103	$-12,702
2023	$833,196	$805,959	$746,882	$27,237
2022	$683,583	$671,324	$725,696	$12,259
2021	$841,749	$473,057	$705,308	$368,692
2020	$429,118	$471,380	$429,251	$-42,262
2019	$693,380	$697,021	$352,791	$-3,641
2018	$737,037	$678,202	$341,807	$58,835

Syracuse Children's Theatre Inc