VANDERCOOK COLLEGE OF MUSIC

EIN: 362539399 501(c)(3)

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$5,134,611
Total Expenses
$6,152,579
Total Assets
$12,828,103
Net Assets
$7,048,651
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1909
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
DR ROSEANNE K ROSENTHAL
Phone
3122256288
Tax Period
2022-08-01 to 2023-07-31

VANDERCOOK COLLEGE OF MUSIC, founded in 1909, is a community nonprofit that reported $5.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH THE PREPARATION OF TEACHERS IN INSTRUMENTAL, CHORAL, AND GENERAL MUSIC DISCIPLINES. THE CURRICULUM PREPARES TEACHERS WITH STRONG CHARACTER, TEACHING SKILL, AND RESPECT FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,489,323
Program Service Revenue $3,464,757
Investment Income $152,107
Other Revenue $28,424
TOTAL REVENUE $5,134,611

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,044,763
Salaries & Benefits $3,060,077
Fundraising Expenses $204,089
Program Expenses $4,504,133
Other Expenses $2,023,354
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,152,579

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $5,134,611 $6,354,157 -0.2%
Expenses $6,152,579 $6,484,466 -0.1%
Net Income $-1,017,968 $-130,309 +6.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
125
Volunteers
52

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
4
$95,156
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEORGE QUINLAN JR IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HERALD JOHNSON CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HUSTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA POWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOREN CHERNOFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERMENE HARTMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAUL FRIEDGOOD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON HARRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BECK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MANN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MOTOGAWA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER VANDERWALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ DUNNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW COLLINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL LAVENDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIENNE THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT CASAGRANED BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK HECKLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ROSEANNE K ROSENTHAL PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$94,625 $531 $95,156
SOHYOON ATAC SECRETARY 1.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,134,611 $6,152,579 $12,828,103 $-1,017,968
2022 $6,354,157 $6,484,466 $10,499,413 $-130,309
2021 $8,150,661 $5,462,880 $10,888,498 $2,687,781
2020 $5,648,473 $5,103,885 $7,867,890 $544,588
2019 $5,776,581 $5,283,671 $7,082,528 $492,910
2018 $5,889,294 $5,505,098 $6,697,179 $384,196
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