NOVA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

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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

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WILLIAM STEARNS

Phone

4065919535

Tax Period

2023-06-01 to 2024-05-31

NOVA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $276K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $259K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

NOVAS MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMING ARTS CULTURE OF THE GREATER BILLINGS REGION THROUGH EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $103,743 Revenue: $82,481

PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR PRODUCTIONS, DRAMATIC PLAYS, MUSICALS, OPERAS, AND IMPROV SHOWS.

Program 2

Expenses: $78,599 Revenue: $62,490

EDUCATED STUDENTS WITH CONSERVATORY PROGRAM, THEATER CAMPS, AND MULTIPLE THEATER AND VOICE WORKSHOPS. AWARDED YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS.

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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 $75,584

Program Service Revenue $144,971

Investment Income $4,633

Other Revenue $50,636

TOTAL REVENUE $275,824

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $124,813

Fundraising Expenses $25,925

Program Expenses $182,342

Other Expenses $134,122

TOTAL EXPENSES $258,935

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$275,824	$291,706	-0.1%
Expenses	$258,935	$260,945	0.0%
Net Income	$16,889	$30,761	-0.5%

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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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

500

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

$42,656

Total Directors

$3,680

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DODIE RIFE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$40,146	$0	$40,146
JANIE SUTTON	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$2,510	$0	$2,510
WILLIAM STEARNS	PRESIDENT	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL STRUCKMAN	1ST VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN BUTLER	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE ZEDIKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY DIXON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUCINDA BUTLER	PAST PRESIDENT	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PRECIOUS MCKENZIE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN MEYER	2ND VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEIGH VERRILL-RHYS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARISA CLARK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$1,170	$0	$1,170
KATHY BOILEAU	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL BOILEAU	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN POSTEMA	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$275,824	$258,935	$406,946	$16,889
2023	$291,706	$260,945	$400,167	$30,761
2022	$252,046	$203,345	$379,205	$48,701
2021	$123,309	$144,274	$363,645	$-20,965
2020	$232,281	$246,126	$421,939	$-13,845
2019	$270,327	$312,312	$414,304	$-41,985
2018	$258,358	$261,461	$458,843	$-3,103