THE STUDIO ACTING CONSERVATORY INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

EMILY MORRISON

Phone

2022320714

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

THE STUDIO ACTING CONSERVATORY INC, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $591K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $692K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

THE STUDIO ACTING CONSERVATORY, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WAS INCORPORATED ON NOVEMBER 15, 2018, IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FOLLOWING ITS SEPARATION FROM STUDIO THEATRE. FOR 50 YEARS, THE CONSERVATORY HAS TAUGHT ACTING AND DIRECTING TO ADULTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE. THROUGH ITS QUALITY, RIGOROUS, AND TIME-HONORED CURRICULUM, THE CONSERVATORY OFFERS BEST-IN-CLASS TRAINING FOR THE MODERN ACTOR AND DIRECTOR. THE CONSERVATORY IS COMMITTED TO BEING AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION AND A SAFE SPACE FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $492,134 Revenue: $190,540

THE CONSERVATORY IS THE PREMIER TRAINING INSTITUTION FOR ACTORS AND DIRECTORS IN WASHINGTON D.C. FOR 50 YEARS, OVER 13,000+ ALUMNI HAVE GONE ON TO IMPORTANT THEATRE AND FILM CAREERS. THE CONSERVATORY IS LED BY A 22-MEMBER FACULTY OF COMMITTED PROFESSIONALS, AND OFFERS APPROXIMATELY 475-500 CLASS SLOTS TO STUDENTS OF EVERY AGE AND BACKGROUND EACH YEAR. THE CONSERVATORY ALSO SERVES DISADVANTAGED DC COMMUNITIES THROUGH A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A THEATERCURRICULUM FOR TALENTED YOUNG PEOPLE AGE 12-17, WITH HALF OF THESE YOUNG STUDENTS RECEIVING FULL SCHOLARSHIPS. GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS AND WORK-STUDY OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AWARDED TO ADULTS.

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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 $351,304

Program Service Revenue $188,031

Investment Income $43,395

Other Revenue $8,425

TOTAL REVENUE $591,155

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $271,768

Fundraising Expenses $101,717

Program Expenses $492,134

Other Expenses $420,066

TOTAL EXPENSES $691,834

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$591,155	$730,340	-0.2%
Expenses	$691,834	$593,265	+0.2%
Net Income	$-100,679	$137,075	-1.7%

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

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

$90,365

Total Directors

$40,749

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JONATHAN PITT	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEREDITH GARAGIOLA	BOARD CO-CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOY ZINOMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$25,805	$0	$25,805
SERGE SEIDEN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$7,268	$0	$7,268
KATE DEBELACK	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$7,676	$0	$7,676
SOLOMON HAILESELASSIE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE CROWNE	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL FIELDS	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH HANSEN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AJ CALBERT	BOARD CO-CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VINCENT BROWN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE CREA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANIKA HARDEN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARNELL EATON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA HATFIELD	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY MORRISON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$90,365	$0	$90,365

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	$591,155	$691,834	$4,124,152	$-100,679
2024	$730,340	$593,265	$4,237,051	$137,075
2023	$570,307	$532,746	$4,161,755	$37,561
2022	$638,251	$508,299	$4,051,078	$129,952
2021	$1,209,818	$447,889	$4,408,972	$761,929
2020	$1,079,546	$413,820	$4,164,176	$665,726
2019	$2,538,510	$73,821	$3,515,127	$2,464,689