CHICAGO SCHOOL OF VIOLIN MAKING INC (EIN 300149937) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PETER SEMAN

Phone

8476739545

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHICAGO SCHOOL OF VIOLIN MAKING INC, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $427K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $1.3M represent 37 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE CHICAGO SCHOOL OF VIOLIN MAKING PROVIDES TRAINING IN VIOLIN MAKING TO A DIVERSE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BODY.

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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 $32,810

Program Service Revenue $336,410

Investment Income $38,136

Other Revenue $19,949

TOTAL REVENUE $427,305

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,100

Salaries & Benefits $316,810

Fundraising Expenses $34,875

Program Expenses $272,085

Other Expenses $132,466

TOTAL EXPENSES $457,376

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$427,305	$514,179	-0.2%
Expenses	$457,376	$415,999	+0.1%
Net Income	$-30,071	$98,180	-1.3%

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

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

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

$95,699

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PETER SEMAN	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PETIO KOSTOV	VICE PRESIDENT	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ARNOLD COHEN	TREASURER	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA DELIBERATO	SECRETARY	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN CASE	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY HOLMES	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
RODNEY MOHR	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES WARREN	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
YI-PING YANG	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES ZARTMAN	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL ZAFER	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTOINE NEDELEC	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$86,999	$8,700	$95,699

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
2024	$427,305	$457,376	$1,373,869	$-30,071
2023	$514,179	$415,999	$1,330,122	$98,180
2022	$393,315	$390,625	$1,169,308	$2,690
2021	$411,244	$359,294	$1,305,378	$51,950
2020	$319,438	$348,813	$1,268,678	$-29,375
2019	$265,146	$388,170	$1,174,285	$-123,024

CHICAGO SCHOOL OF VIOLIN MAKING INC