SPOKANE AREA YOUTH CHOIRS

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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

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lydia Newell

Phone

5096247992

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

SPOKANE AREA YOUTH CHOIRS, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit that reported $232K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 38% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $69K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

SAYC develops singers across progressive levels of a choral experience where all are welcome to learn, perform, and build community through music.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $58,775 Revenue: $50,375

Youth Choir serving 90 members with weekly rehearsals.

Program 2

Expenses: $20,000 Revenue: $19,297

Le Donne Choir for adult women serving 70 members with weekly rehearsals

Program 3

Expenses: $6,707 Revenue: $5,509

Performances for the community.

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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 $140,170

Program Service Revenue $79,884

Investment Income $11,775

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $231,829

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $113,590

Fundraising Expenses $17,619

Program Expenses $91,954

Other Expenses $49,296

TOTAL EXPENSES $162,886

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$231,829	$167,788	+0.4%
Expenses	$162,886	$138,444	+0.2%
Net Income	$68,943	$29,344	+1.3%

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

$85,617

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sarah Hopkins	Executive Director	40	Key Emp Highest	$47,250	$8,967	$56,217
Jaclin Cummings	Artistic Director	20	Key Emp	$29,400	$0	$29,400
Rebecca Chesterman	Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alina Morrisey	Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bruce Chesterman	Vice-President	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Lydia Newell	President	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Sandra Hansen	Treasurer	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Su Meredith	Secretary	1	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$231,829	$162,886	$602,889	$68,943
2021	$113,617	$108,941	$545,993	$4,676