VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE

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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

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

STEVEN SUNDERMAN

Phone

5137443306

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $189K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $260K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 37% operating deficit.

Mission

VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE IS A PROFESSIONAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMING AT THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ARTISTRY THAT PRESENTS, ADVOCATES AND PROMOTES A REPERTORY OF INNOVATIVE AND PASSIONATE CHORAL MUSIC AND SEEKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND NURTURE APPRECIATION OF THE LIFE-ENRICHING QUALITIES OF THE CHORAL ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $210,170 Revenue: $21,447

DISTINGUISHED CHORAL PROGRAMS IN NOTABLE ARCHITECTURAL AND ACOUSTIC VENUES THROUGHOUT GREATER CINCINNATI. THREE CONCERTS WERE PERFORMED ALONG WITH OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND SENIORS.

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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 $167,574

Program Service Revenue $20,688

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $759

TOTAL REVENUE $189,021

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $10,496

Program Expenses $210,170

Other Expenses $259,802

TOTAL EXPENSES $259,802

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$189,021	$239,354	-0.2%
Expenses	$259,802	$313,374	-0.2%
Net Income	$-70,781	$-74,020	0.0%

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

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
RACHEL CLAIR	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOANNE EARLS	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BOB KLINGLER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADREANNE STUCKEY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN EARLS	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KENDRA LANEY-SMITH	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIANNE AKINS SMITH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD FRESHWATER	CFO	4.00	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	$189,021	$259,802	$76,396	$-70,781
2024	$239,354	$313,374	$111,038	$-74,020
2023	$179,585	$437,929	$194,417	$-258,344
2022	$390,656	$188,745	$453,113	$201,911
2021	$237,458	$77,391	$238,853	$160,067
2020	$236,101	$210,320	$79,990	$25,781