RISING STAR THEATRE COMPANY (EIN 273639305) - 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

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Megan Schumacher

Phone

5632310110

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

RISING STAR THEATRE COMPANY, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $265K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

Rising Star Theatre Company (RSTC) was organized exclusively for educational purposes. Specifically, RSTC provides quality theatrical productions, meaningful experiences both on and off-stage, and varied theatre study opportunities for Dubuque and the surrounding tri-state communities

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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 $34,714

Program Service Revenue $225,117

Investment Income $3,779

Other Revenue $1,750

TOTAL REVENUE $265,360

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $57,412

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $201,983

Other Expenses $201,983

TOTAL EXPENSES $259,395

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$265,360	$236,893	+0.1%
Expenses	$259,395	$204,538	+0.3%
Net Income	$5,965	$32,355	-0.8%

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

384

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
Megan Schumacher	Director/Artistic and Education Director	40	Highest	$52,982	$0	$52,982
Tami Norton	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tyler Tollefson	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dan LoBianco	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jesse Huff	Vice President	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Carrie O'Connor	President	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Lori Kelsey	Secretary	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Stasia Brannon	Treasurer	1	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	$265,360	$259,395	$196,972	$5,965
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$281,633	$215,348	$158,967	$66,285

RISING STAR THEATRE COMPANY