YOUTH EDUCATION IN THE ARTS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1958

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DOUG MADEN

Phone

6108210654

Tax Period

2018-04-01 to 2019-03-31

YOUTH EDUCATION IN THE ARTS, founded in 1958, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 3659% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE INTO MAGNIFICENT HUMAN BEINGS THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,326,012 Revenue: $3,384,552

THE USBANDS PROGRAM - MANAGES OVER 150 MARCHING BAND AND CONCERT BAND FESTIVALS IN 30 STATES. INCLUDED IN ALL EVENTS IS THE INCLUSION OF AN ADJUDICATION SYSTEM, AN ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE, AND A...

THE USBANDS PROGRAM - MANAGES OVER 150 MARCHING BAND AND CONCERT BAND FESTIVALS IN 30 STATES. INCLUDED IN ALL EVENTS IS THE INCLUSION OF AN ADJUDICATION SYSTEM, AN ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE, AND A CENTRAL OFFICE TO FACILITATE ALL OPERATIONS. OVER 850 MARCHING AND CONCERT BANDS PARTICIPATE ON THE USBANDS PROGRAM INCLUDING OVER 8,000 STUDENTS. OVER 200,000 SPECTATORS AND SUPPORTERS ATTEND THESE EVENTS, WHICH WERE CREATED TO SUPPORT THE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES.

Program 2

THE CADETS - ONE OF THE PREMIER MARCHING MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WORLD, THE CADETS SERVE 150 YOUNG ADULTS THAT PERFORM 30 TIMES IN 20 DIFFERENT STATES. THE CADETS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED WINNING...

THE CADETS - ONE OF THE PREMIER MARCHING MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WORLD, THE CADETS SERVE 150 YOUNG ADULTS THAT PERFORM 30 TIMES IN 20 DIFFERENT STATES. THE CADETS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED WINNING POSITIONS IN 10 WORLD TITLES AND 19 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. THE CADETS SUPPORT GROWTH OF YOUTH THROUGH TEACHING AND REINFORCING CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS WORK ETHIC AND COOPERATION. IN ADDITION, OVER 75% OF THE 150 CADETS IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS FUTURE MUSIC EDUCATORS.

Program 3

THE CADETS 2 - A DRUM CORPS, BASED LOCALLY IN ALLENTOWN, PA THAT OFFERS 128 YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN A QUALITY MARCHING MUSIC EXPERIENCE - ON A WEEKEND ONLY BASIS, THE CORPS PERFORMS EACH WEEKEND FROM...

THE CADETS 2 - A DRUM CORPS, BASED LOCALLY IN ALLENTOWN, PA THAT OFFERS 128 YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN A QUALITY MARCHING MUSIC EXPERIENCE - ON A WEEKEND ONLY BASIS, THE CORPS PERFORMS EACH WEEKEND FROM JUNE 15TH THROUGH LABOR DAY WEEKEND. LIFE LESSONS ARE EMPHASIZED AS WELL AS COMMITMENT TO QUALITY. CADETS 2 ARE IN THEIR SIXTH YEAR OF EXISTENCE AND HAVE PLACED IN THE TOP FIVE EACH YEAR; INCLUDING A FIRST PLACE FINISH IN 2016.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $985,637

Program Service Revenue $3,384,552

Investment Income $-41,096

Other Revenue $236,069

TOTAL REVENUE $4,565,162

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $940,697

Fundraising Expenses $253,485

Program Expenses $4,326,012

Other Expenses $4,349,805

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,290,502

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$4,565,162	$121,432	+36.6%
Expenses	$5,290,502	$636,623	+7.3%
Net Income	$-725,340	$-515,191	+0.4%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WILLIAM DOUGLAS RUTHERFORD	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN REGALADO	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JANE LEMMON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC SABACH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY MILLS	VICE CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTORIA FERRENCE RAY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	50.00	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
2019	$4,565,162	$5,290,502	$1,673,078	$-725,340
2017	$5,694,876	$5,726,990	$1,732,165	$-32,114