YOUNG LIONS JAZZ CONSERVATORY

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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

2017

Legal Domicile

Phone

6198187676

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

YOUNG LIONS JAZZ CONSERVATORY, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $572K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $533K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

MISSION IS TO ENRICH YOUNG LIVES, AND THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY COMMUNITY WHERE THEY LIVE, BY INSPIRING IMAGINATION, INTELLECTUAL CUROSITY, CHARACTER, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH JAZZ MUSIC INSTRUCTION PROVIDED TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; TO FACILITATE EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS AT PUBLIC VENUES; TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF JAZZ MUSIC IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $498,371

TEACHING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR ENSEMBLES AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. EXPENSES INCLUDE INSTRUCTORS, RENT MUSICAL EQUIPMENT, CLASS SUPPLIES, ETC.

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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 $399,717

Program Service Revenue $173,937

Investment Income $5,993

Other Revenue $-7,498

TOTAL REVENUE $572,149

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $498,371

Other Expenses $532,843

TOTAL EXPENSES $532,843

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$572,149	$529,677	+0.1%
Expenses	$532,843	$323,597	+0.6%
Net Income	$39,306	$206,080	-0.8%

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

N/A

Employees

N/A

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
BRIAN MATTHEWS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHERINE SMITH	BOARD SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL LESCHENSKY	BOARD TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE SANCHEZ	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN ATKINSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE MCCRACKEN	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL VIANI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GILBERT CASTELLANOS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARNA HARTNACK	BOARD MEMBER	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	$572,149	$532,843	$529,929	$39,306
2024	$529,677	$323,597	$483,155	$206,080
2023	$334,592	$261,909	$274,078	$72,683
2022	$250,234	$178,540	$203,577	$71,694