PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BARBARA BIGELOW

Phone

6104347811

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $239K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $58K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

TO FILL THE ROLE OF THE SMALL ORCHESTRA AND SHARE THE EXPERIENCE OF MUSIC WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH BOTH CONCERT AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $159,437 Revenue: $44,328

THE ORCHESTRA'S SPECIAL PURPOSE IS TO FULFILL THE ROLE OF THE SMALLER ORCHESTRA, THROUGH ORIGINAL AND IMAGINATIVE PROGRAMMING AT TIMES IN COLLABORATION WITH CHORAL AND OPERATIC GROUPS.

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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 $172,574

Program Service Revenue $44,328

Investment Income $7,055

Other Revenue $15,335

TOTAL REVENUE $239,292

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $34,380

Fundraising Expenses $14,148

Program Expenses $159,437

Other Expenses $141,608

TOTAL EXPENSES $180,988

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$239,292	$179,853	+0.3%
Expenses	$180,988	$200,016	-0.1%
Net Income	$58,304	$-20,163	-3.9%

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

$25,005

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DARRELL CROOK	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENE RODRIGUEZ	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTIN WESTMAN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYAN HAY	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD WATKINS	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN EL-CHAAR	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA MEROLA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT UMLAS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY UMLAS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JOSEPH CIECKO	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN DYER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM NOCTOR	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
INNA EYZEROVICH	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR MARK GITTLEMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRY GUIDETTI	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEVIN THEODORE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR EDWIN SCHATKOWSKI	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA BIGELOW	CFO	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CORLISS BACHMAN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	30.00	Officer	$25,005	$0	$25,005

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	$239,292	$180,988	$150,136	$58,304
2024	$179,853	$200,016	$93,261	$-20,163
2023	$162,383	$182,281	$114,541	$-19,898
2022	$119,072	$127,164	$138,415	$-8,092
2021	$82,369	$75,795	$142,895	$6,574
2020	$121,772	$125,145	$136,154	$-3,373
2019	$295,774	$149,807	$138,466	$145,967