THE TALENT MACHINE COMPANY INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LEA CAPPS

Phone

4109560512

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE TALENT MACHINE COMPANY INC, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $314K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $88K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

TMC PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING IN THE CENTRAL MD REGION, BY MAKING HIGH-QUALITY THEATER ARTS EXPERIENCES ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE TO ALL CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, IN A SAFE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK AND PERSONAL GROWTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $177,556 Revenue: $107,381

THE TALENT MACHINE COMPANY (TMC) PRODUCES FOUR MUSICALS EACH YEAR, INCLUDING ONE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) PERFORMANCE PER PRODUCTION TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED. EACH SHOW IS COMPLEMENTED BY FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES, MASTER CLASSES, AND RESOURCE PRESENTATIONS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE YOUTH OF ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS AND BACKGROUNDS. PARTICIPANTS, AGES 518, ARE FROM ANNE ARUNDEL AND NEIGHBORING COUNTIES, INCLUDING HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. NOTABLY VOLUTEERS PROVIDED OVER 6,585 HOURS TO ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS IN 2024. TMC STAGES THREE MAJOR SHOWS ANNUALLY: THE SUMMER TEEN SHOW (AGES 14 - 18), SUMMER YOUTH SHOW (AGES 7 - 14) AND THE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR (AGES 5 - 18). TMC YOUTH ALSO PERFORM YEAR-ROUND AT COMMUNITY EVENTS PROMOTING INCLUSION THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS. TMC ALSO OFFERS FREE OPEN PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOPS TO PROMOTE EQUITY AND HELP BUILD CONFIDENCE AND AUDITION READINESS FOR BEGINNERS.

Program 2

Expenses: $16,645 Revenue: $20,928

THE PENGUIN PROJECT MUSICAL:IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PENGUIN PROJECT, TMC ANNUALLY PRODUCES A FULLY STAGED MUSICAL FEATURING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESINCLUDING THOSE WITH DOWN SYNDROME, CEREBRAL PALSY, AND AUTISM IN ALL LEAD AND ENSEMBLE ROLES. EACH PARTICIPANT IS PAIRED WITH A PEER MENTOR OF SIMILAR AGE WHO SUPPORTS THEM THROUGH THE REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE PROCESS. IN COLLABERATION WITH THE PENGUIN PROJECT, TMC HOSTS FREE INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OFFERING RESOURCES AND EXPERT GUIDANCE TO SUPPORT THIER NEEDS.

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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 $184,911

Program Service Revenue $126,860

Investment Income $1,341

Other Revenue $615

TOTAL REVENUE $313,727

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $3,700

Fundraising Expenses $31,230

Program Expenses $194,201

Other Expenses $221,731

TOTAL EXPENSES $225,431

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$313,727	$199,470	+0.6%
Expenses	$225,431	$187,387	+0.2%
Net Income	$88,296	$12,083	+6.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

350

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

$1,650

Total Directors

$2,050

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SARAH JOHANSEN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$2,050	$0	$2,050
LEA CAPPS	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$1,650	$0	$1,650
DONNA ARBOGAST	DIRECTOR	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA CURBELO	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAM DEIDRICH	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BELINDA SIMMS	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARYLOUISE WRABLEY	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD RALEY	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN LENARIO	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY CURBELO	VICE PRESIDENT	12.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN KREPPS	TREASURER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARY PORTER	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH POTTER	DIRECTOR	0.00		$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	$313,727	$225,431	$470,060	$88,296
2021	$203,852	$116,057	$340,524	$87,795