PELLA OPERA HOUSE COMMISSION

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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

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CYNTHIA ATKINS

Phone

6416288625

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

PELLA OPERA HOUSE COMMISSION, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $466K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 164% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $624K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

PROVIDE CULTURAL EVENTS TO THE PELLA AREA FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT ENTERTAIN, UPLIFT, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE AUDIENCES, STUDENTS, AND ARTISTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Revenue: $124,118

DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, THE ORGANIZTION SERVED PATRONS THROUGH ITS HOUSE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AS WELL AS USE AS A MEETING FACILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO...

DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, THE ORGANIZTION SERVED PATRONS THROUGH ITS HOUSE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AS WELL AS USE AS A MEETING FACILITY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATION, TOURS, HISTORICAL DISPLAYS, ART DISPLAYS, AND ORGAN DEMONSTRATIONS.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $249,618

Program Service Revenue $106,314

Investment Income $30

Other Revenue $110,502

TOTAL REVENUE $466,464

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $179,787

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $528,825

Other Expenses $444,574

TOTAL EXPENSES $624,361

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$466,464	$176,385	+1.6%
Expenses	$624,361	$425,771	+0.5%
Net Income	$-157,897	$-249,386	-0.4%

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

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

$62,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JERRY ELLIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK VANDEN BOSCH	PAST CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICAH SPOELSTRA	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK WISKUS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEAH HILLMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERRI TEGROOTENHUIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE ZYLSTRA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAITLIN KLINGENBERG	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOEL CORNILSEN	CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL VANDE WEERD	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLLE PICRAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN VERMEER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNTHIA ATKINS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$62,500	$0	$62,500

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$466,464	$624,361	$2,527,504	$-157,897
2022	$176,385	$425,771	$2,507,059	$-249,386
2021	$769,782	$336,990	$2,774,493	$432,792
2020	$345,395	$453,773	$2,346,555	$-108,378
2019	$657,433	$463,378	$2,431,829	$194,055
2018	$272,994	$443,238	$2,239,769	$-170,244