Starling Project Foundation Inc (EIN 311435591) - 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

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Kurt Sassmannshaus

Phone

5134214404

Tax Period

2017-10-01 to 2018-09-30

Starling Project Foundation Inc, founded in 1997, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $51K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 20% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $24K, a strong 48% operating margin.

Mission

Starling Project supports specialized educational programs for talented young string players. Our mission is to pass on the rich tradition of classical music to the next generation of performers and audiences by training exceptional students. Starling Project Foundation's support includes, comprehensive programs that include private lessons, chamber music, music theory and orchestra. From time to time it organizes international concert tours and other concerts for young artists.

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $46,744

Program Service Revenue $4,083

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $90

TOTAL REVENUE $50,917

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $426

Program Expenses $23,435

Other Expenses $26,705

TOTAL EXPENSES $26,705

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$50,917	$63,709	-0.2%
Expenses	$26,705	$35,272	-0.2%
Net Income	$24,212	$28,437	-0.1%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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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
Jack Dominic	Chair	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Beth Sewell	Treasurer	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Grace Park	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Keith Dershem	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Stein	Secretary	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kurt Sassmannshaus	President & Artistic Director	20.00	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
2018	$50,917	$26,705	$29,927	$24,212

Starling Project Foundation Inc