THE DESERT SYMPHONY INC (EIN 953871126) - 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

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NANCY TAPICK

Phone

7607735988

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE DESERT SYMPHONY INC, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit that reported $691K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $893K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRA COMMITTED TO ENHANCING AND ENRICHING THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE PEOPLE IN THE DESERT CITIES.

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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 $22,200

Program Service Revenue $582,564

Investment Income $12,042

Other Revenue $74,457

TOTAL REVENUE $691,263

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $64,051

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $813,839

Other Expenses $828,451

TOTAL EXPENSES $892,502

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$691,263	$662,007	+0.0%
Expenses	$892,502	$838,736	+0.1%
Net Income	$-201,239	$-176,729	+0.1%

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

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

$64,051

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEBBIE SHAPIRO	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$64,051	$0	$64,051
ROD HENDRY	TREASURER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY TAPICK	PRESIDENT	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAL ASHER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL KNIGHTEN	DIRECTOR	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RAJU MEHTA	DIRECTOR	5.00	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	$691,263	$892,502	$472,534	$-201,239
2024	$662,007	$838,736	$673,773	$-176,729
2023	$677,549	$651,548	$850,502	$26,001
2022	$508,854	$350,093	$824,501	$158,761
2021	$13,011	$33,036	$665,740	$-20,025
2020	$378,120	$422,483	$535,865	$-44,363
2019	$778,904	$915,774	$613,726	$-136,870

THE DESERT SYMPHONY INC