BALTIMORE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1966

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ADAM FRANK

Phone

4105237070

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BALTIMORE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY INC, founded in 1966, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 67% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $2.4M represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE SOCIETY WAS CREATED TO SUPPORT A CHORUS, WHICH PERFORMS PUBLIC CONCERTS OF CHORAL & ORCHESTRA MUSIC. THE MISSION IS TO BUILD A STRONGER, MORE CONNECTED, MORE INSPIRED COMMUNITY BY CELEBRATING THE JOY OF CHORAL MUSIC THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES AND DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL AND ARTISTIC PARTNERSHIPS. THE SOCIETY ALSO PROVIDES THOUGHTFUL AND IMPACTFUL MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT SERVE YOUTH IN AND AROUND BALTIMORE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $831,326 Revenue: $172,959

A VOLUNTEER CHORUS THAT PERFORMS PUBLIC CONCERTS.

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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 $734,466

Program Service Revenue $172,959

Investment Income $132,049

Other Revenue $72,061

TOTAL REVENUE $1,111,535

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $396,618

Fundraising Expenses $116,807

Program Expenses $831,326

Other Expenses $722,331

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,118,949

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,111,535	$665,978	+0.7%
Expenses	$1,118,949	$718,233	+0.6%
Net Income	$-7,414	$-52,255	-0.9%

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

165

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

$196,060

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHARLES BERARDESCO	BOARD MEMBER AND BOARD CHAIR	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARMEN FONDA	BOARD SECRETARY	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS COLE	BOARD TREASURER	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY AUSTIN	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
POLLY BEHRENS	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN BERNARD	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA BOYD	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN CECI	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE COLLINS	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD DELLHEIM	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID FRANKENBERGER JR	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAD GLENN	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHAN HARTLAND	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELANIE HOOD-WILSON	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIA KELLER	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT MARDER	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN MASETH	BOARD MEMBER - LEFT THE BOARD MID-SEASON	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEAN MELLOTT	BOARD MEMBER - LEAVE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
NEAL NAFF	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE BEAR POWELL	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONNIE RENO	BOARD MEMBER - LEFT THE BOARD EARLY IN THE SEASON	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER SAVAGE	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN SWEATMAN	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN TRACEY	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERTO VELA	BOARD MEMBER	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK FISHMAN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$111,868	$0	$111,868
ANTHONY BLAKE CLARK	MUSIC DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$84,192	$0	$84,192

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	$1,111,535	$1,118,949	$2,497,956	$-7,414
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$717,552	$797,981	$2,243,601	$-80,429
2022	$727,053	$788,050	$2,354,526	$-60,997
2021	$745,963	$632,617	$2,846,344	$113,346
2020	$810,036	$747,451	$2,346,118	$62,585
2019	$693,022	$685,377	$2,276,446	$7,645