DEARBORN ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY INC (EIN 386092467) - 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

1961

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

John Matthews Jr

Phone

3135652424

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

DEARBORN ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY INC, founded in 1961, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $261K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 39% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $368K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 41% operating deficit.

Mission

The Dearborn Symphony Orchestra inspires, uplifts and enriches its audiences and musicians by presenting high caliber, engaging orchestral performances and educational programs.

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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 $166,252

Program Service Revenue $88,239

Investment Income $5,497

Other Revenue $1,091

TOTAL REVENUE $261,079

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,445

Salaries & Benefits $81,546

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $306,117

Other Expenses $284,166

TOTAL EXPENSES $368,157

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$261,079	$431,038	-0.4%
Expenses	$368,157	$294,597	+0.2%
Net Income	$-107,078	$136,441	-1.8%

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

Volunteers

200

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
Sandra Butler	President Emeritus	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kimberly Ismail	Vice President	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EmmaJean Woodyard	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Freitag	Secretary	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brenda Nation-Lemecha	Treasurer	20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Matthews	President	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Bugeia	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Yasmin Eloian	Vice-President	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Al Holmes	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jan Huang	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Kosch	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Donald Mack	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Patti Mack	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brigitte Anouti	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Nealon	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cynthia Pepper	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alice Putrus	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Francene Sanak	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Margaret Schaefer	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennie Somers	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mustapha Hawily	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Charles Miller	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wendy Baggett	Director/Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jane Mykytenko	Director/Trustee	1	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
2025	$261,079	$368,157	$108,193	$-107,078
2024	$431,038	$294,597	$214,851	$136,441
2023	$253,860	$259,308	$79,216	$-5,448
2022	$252,789	$260,061	$84,313	$-7,272
2021	$74,515	$67,482	$90,343	$7,033
2020	$169,234	$170,777	$83,657	$-1,543

DEARBORN ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY INC