JAZZ HANDS FOR AUTISM

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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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

IFUNANYE NWEKE

Phone

4242988702

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

JAZZ HANDS FOR AUTISM, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $808K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $916K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

WE PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND CREATE EMPLOYMENT AND MUSIC CENTRIC PERFORMANCE OPPRTUNITIES TO ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO HARNESS THEIR TALENTS AND TO LEAD FULFILLING LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $691,157 Revenue: $583,336

THE ORGANIZATION'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM IS THE 'JAZZ HANDS MUSIC ACADEMY'. THE ACADEMY PROVIDES INSTRUCTION IN THE AREAS OF VOICE, INSTRUMENT EDUCATION, MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, THEORY AND COMPOSITION, JOB...

THE ORGANIZATION'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM IS THE 'JAZZ HANDS MUSIC ACADEMY'. THE ACADEMY PROVIDES INSTRUCTION IN THE AREAS OF VOICE, INSTRUMENT EDUCATION, MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, THEORY AND COMPOSITION, JOB READINESS. AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESIONALS. INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY-BASED PAID AND VOLUNTEER PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES ARE ARRANGED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S JOB DEVELOPMENT TEAM AND ROBUST OUTREACH EFFORTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS FUNDED BY LOCAL AREA REGIONAL CENTERS, DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND PRIVATE PAY TUITION INCOME.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $224,125

Program Service Revenue $583,336

Investment Income $160

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $807,621

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $635,257

Fundraising Expenses $56,837

Program Expenses $691,157

Other Expenses $245,859

TOTAL EXPENSES $915,706

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$807,621	$687,173	+0.2%
Expenses	$915,706	$682,007	+0.3%
Net Income	$-108,085	$5,166	-21.9%

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

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

$60,723

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AIZEHI NOMO	BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HELEN WU	BOARD CHAIRPERSON	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS CORNISH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IFUNANYA NWEKE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$60,723	$0	$60,723

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	$807,621	$915,706	$275,992	$-108,085
2022	$687,173	$682,007	$175,160	$5,166
2021	$600,890	$604,352	$132,215	$-3,462
2020	$472,283	$403,192	$132,554	$69,091