BERKS YOUTH CHORUS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARK MEROLLA

Phone

6108987664

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BERKS YOUTH CHORUS INC, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $130K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $279K represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO FOSTER AND ADVANCE CHORAL EXCELLENCE IN THE YOUTH OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM BEFORE LIVE AUDIENCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $89,941

PROVIDE CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8 AND 18 TRAINING IN THE VOCAL ARTS AND A GENERAL MUSIC EDUCATION. DURING THE PAST YEAR OVER 100 LOCAL CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM

Program 2

Expenses: $12,787

SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO 44 STUDENTS IN AMOUNTS RANGING BETWEEN $150 TO $595 TO HELP THEM OFFSET THE TUITION OF ATTENDING THE PROGRAM.

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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 $78,231

Program Service Revenue $44,607

Investment Income $6,155

Other Revenue $698

TOTAL REVENUE $129,691

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,787

Salaries & Benefits $82,563

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $102,728

Other Expenses $35,734

TOTAL EXPENSES $131,084

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$129,691	$115,364	+0.1%
Expenses	$131,084	$135,429	0.0%
Net Income	$-1,393	$-20,065	-0.9%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
VICTORIA PISCITELLI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNY PERRY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DORY-JEAN BENIQUEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK MEROLLA	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM COTTER	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER HAFER	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ABI YOUNG	TREASURER	3.00	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
2025	$129,691	$131,084	$284,024	$-1,393
2024	$115,364	$135,429	$264,631	$-20,065
2023	$191,720	$139,467	$257,954	$52,253
2022	$96,284	$136,275	$198,960	$-39,991
2021	$130,315	$115,926	$270,034	$14,389
2020	$132,758	$151,916	$222,162	$-19,158
2019	$147,550	$159,038	$226,305	$-11,488