School of the Arts Foundation Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Legal Domicile

Phone

5618056298

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

School of the Arts Foundation Inc is a community nonprofit that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $989K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

To enhance the art and academic programs at the internationally recognized Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Funds raised by the foundation provide for cuuriculum enhancements that cannot be funded through the school district.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,382,516

Supplemental School Funding to assist students within each of the six art disciplines. Funds are also used for long term enrichment programs including equipment and materials, guest teachers and...

Supplemental School Funding to assist students within each of the six art disciplines. Funds are also used for long term enrichment programs including equipment and materials, guest teachers and speakers, costumes and supplies.

Program 2

Expenses: $623,524

Scholarships are given to students of the school of the arts for undergraduate summer arts enrichment programs. The majority of the scholarship funds are awarded to graduating seniors for their...

Scholarships are given to students of the school of the arts for undergraduate summer arts enrichment programs. The majority of the scholarship funds are awarded to graduating seniors for their college expenses.

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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 $2,780,794

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $638,814

Other Revenue $430,895

TOTAL REVENUE $3,850,503

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,006,040

Salaries & Benefits $647,250

Fundraising Expenses $320,872

Program Expenses $2,006,040

Other Expenses $208,094

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,861,384

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,850,503	$2,643,225	+0.5%
Expenses	$2,861,384	$2,741,983	+0.0%
Net Income	$989,119	$-98,758	-11.0%

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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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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Chris Snyder	CEO	40.00		$185,000	$8,544	$193,544
Simon Benson Offit	Emeritus Board	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barry Blumberg	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
William Blind	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dorothy L Lappin	Emeritus Board	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ricki Gail Conway	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa Marie Conte Browne	Chair Emeritus	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joan Javits Zeeman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Adam Hecht Esq	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Morris Banks Esq	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Patrick S Cousins Esq	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Martin D Jacobson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Howard A Green MD	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Suzanne Payson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Donald Silpe	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marcie Gorman	Emeritus Board	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mitchell E Rudin	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Swanson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alix Troast	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ellen Liman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gail Hughes	Emeritus Board	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gil Cohen	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Hart	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kenneth Wyse	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alice Randolph	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jodi Luntz	Emeritus Board	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
George T Elmore	Treasurer	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jo Anne Moeller	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Andrew Vehab	Director	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Denise Kalland	Secretary	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Darlene Dzuba	Chairperson	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Francine Walker	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer	$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	$3,850,503	$2,861,384	$14,367,345	$989,119
2024	$2,643,225	$2,741,983	$12,558,767	$-98,758
2023	$3,329,036	$2,621,107	$11,651,038	$707,929
2022	$1,851,470	$1,315,151	$10,434,549	$536,319
2021	$3,209,659	$1,131,772	$11,322,388	$2,077,887
2020	$2,747,175	$1,270,711	$7,661,296	$1,476,464
2019	$1,600,807	$1,184,114	$6,733,018	$416,693
2018	$1,593,229	$1,390,182	$6,386,237	$203,047