NORTH CHARLESTON POPS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

AMBER ALLEN

Phone

9063991415

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NORTH CHARLESTON POPS, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $250K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $325K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PRESENT CONCERTS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES, DEVELOP MUSIC EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FORUNDERSERVED CHILDREN, ENHANCE CULTURAL VIBRANCY OF THE REGION TO ATTRACT BUSINESSAND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR PHILANTROPICOBJECTIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $17,371 Revenue: $5,405

THE NORTH CHARLESTON POPS RUNS A STUDENT MUSIC PROGRAM WITHIN NORTH CHARLESTON TITLE ONE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE MUSIC INSTRUCTION, MUSIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, AND A SUMMER...

THE NORTH CHARLESTON POPS RUNS A STUDENT MUSIC PROGRAM WITHIN NORTH CHARLESTON TITLE ONE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE MUSIC INSTRUCTION, MUSIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, AND A SUMMER MUSIC CAMP.

Program 2

Expenses: $277,048 Revenue: $146,996

THE NORTH CHARLESTON POPS PRESENTS MULTIPLE CONCERT SERIES' AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS SUCH AS THE NORTH CHARLESTON PERFORMING ARTS AND PARKS IN THE CHARLESTON AREA.

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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 $93,887

Program Service Revenue $151,216

Investment Income $2,116

Other Revenue $2,925

TOTAL REVENUE $250,144

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $6,668

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $294,419

Other Expenses $318,221

TOTAL EXPENSES $324,889

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$250,144	$383,756	-0.3%
Expenses	$324,889	$413,768	-0.2%
Net Income	$-74,745	$-30,012	+1.5%

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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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

$6,668

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JENNIFER MIERAS	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STUART KESTENBAUM	MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONALD OLINSKY	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICKEY RENNER	PRESIDENT-ELECT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBER ALLEN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DREW MCPHAIL	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE PALUZZI	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE MATHIAS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREGORY SCHOONOVER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$6,668	$0	$6,668

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	$250,144	$324,889	$105,797	$-74,745
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$260,852	$293,342	$102,121	$-32,490
2022	$256,968	$293,385	$137,754	$-36,417