ZEPHYR DANCE 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

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE KRANICKE

Phone

7734895069

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ZEPHYR DANCE ENSEMBLE, founded in 1989, is a micro nonprofit that reported $73K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

ZEPHYR DANCE'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, THOUGHT PROVOKING, AFFORDABLE CONTEMPORARY DANCE TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS GOAL THROUGH CONCERT PERFORMANCES, LECTURE DEMONSTRATIONS, OPEN REHEARSALS, MASTER CLASSES, AND EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMMING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $41,259 Revenue: $44,337

ZEPHYR DANCE CREATES MOVEMENT LANDSCAPES THAT CHALLENGE AND EXPAND PUBLIC IDEAS OF DANCE. ZEPHYR IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE IN DANCE ACCESSIBLE TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES, AND TO THE...

ZEPHYR DANCE CREATES MOVEMENT LANDSCAPES THAT CHALLENGE AND EXPAND PUBLIC IDEAS OF DANCE. ZEPHYR IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE IN DANCE ACCESSIBLE TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES, AND TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN PURSUIT OF CREATIVE ENDEAVORS. ZEPHYR CREATES NEW WORKS ANNUALLY, AND PERFORMS THOSE WORKS IN CONCERTS, OPEN REHERSALS AND LECTURE DEMONSTRATIONS.

Program 2

Expenses: $26,379 Revenue: $28,346

ZEPHYR DANCE CREATES, TEACHES AND FACILITATES IN-SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL AND OUTREACH DANCE PROGRAMMING IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THROUGH THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT

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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 $57,780

Program Service Revenue $14,903

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $72,683

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $2,337

Program Expenses $67,638

Other Expenses $75,366

TOTAL EXPENSES $75,366

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$72,683	$73,037	0.0%
Expenses	$75,366	$73,611	+0.0%
Net Income	$-2,683	$-574	+3.7%

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

N/A

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
MICHELLE KRANICKE	DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOREEN MAXFIELD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY STEIN	SECRETARY	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID SUNDRY	TREASURER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ABRAHAM VEGA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$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	$72,683	$75,366	$30,635	$-2,683
2023	$73,037	$84,765	$34,118	$-11,728
2022	$65,226	$64,732	$72,946	$494
2021	$61,296	$60,700	$72,452	$596
2020	$66,812	$61,736	$71,856	$5,076