Colorado MahlerFest (EIN 742551709) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

Lester Ronick

Tax Period

2022-09-01 to 2023-08-31

Colorado MahlerFest, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $248K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 97% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $68K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

Advancement of music through the celebration of the legacy of composer Gustav Mahler through an annual festival featuring all of Mahlers musical output as well as contextual cultural and educational events.

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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 $213,805

Program Service Revenue $33,464

Investment Income $723

Other Revenue $-69

TOTAL REVENUE $247,923

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $15,905

Fundraising Expenses $28,390

Program Expenses $147,282

Other Expenses $163,606

TOTAL EXPENSES $179,511

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$247,923	$126,043	+1.0%
Expenses	$179,511	$154,813	+0.2%
Net Income	$68,412	$-28,770	-3.4%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
James Hajost	Vice President	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ken Forestal	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barry Knapp	Former Board President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Bobb	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maria-Eugenia Tapia	Board Member	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jan Cartwright	Board Member	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Yenlik Weiss	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lester Ronick	President	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ron Nadel	Secretary	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Galligan	Treasurer	8.00	Officer Director	$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
2023	$247,923	$179,511	$127,803	$68,412

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