Financial model · illustrative
Center for the Sacred Arts: illustrative five-year model
Edit any input. Totals, break-even and cumulative cash recompute deterministically in your browser. Nothing is saved or sent.
Illustrative
Defaults loosely follow the reference deck's structure (phased capex, tranched pledge, diversified earned revenue). They are illustrative inputs for discussion, not an HUA budget or forecast.
Year-5 revenue
$4.98M
base scenario
Operating break-even
Year 2
First year net >= 0
5-year operating net
$3.98M
Revenue minus all costs
Endowment to cover worst deficit
$889K
at 4.5% payout
Chart data is repeated in the table below.
| Year | Revenue | Costs | of which marketing | Operating net | Phased capital expenditure (reference) | Lead pledge tranche (placeholder) | Cumulative cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y1 | $500K | $540K | $50K | -$40K | $2.45M | $1.50M | -$990K |
| Y2 | $1.73M | $1.28M | $173K | $448K | $1.68M | $1.50M | -$722K |
| Y3 | $2.72M | $1.98M | $272K | $741K | $1.16M | $1.50M | $359K |
| Y4 | $3.67M | $2.54M | $367K | $1.13M | $0 | $1.50M | $2.99M |
| Y5 | $4.98M | $3.28M | $498K | $1.70M | $3.74M | $1.50M | $2.45M |
Revenue inputs
Base is the first-year amount in the start year; growth compounds annually thereafter.
| Revenue line | Start year | Base ($/yr) | Growth %/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extracurricular classes | |||
| Recording studio and licensing | |||
| Sponsorships and partnerships | |||
| Sound-wellness retreats | |||
| Ticketed productions | |||
| Curated facility rentals | |||
| Patron dinners and gala | |||
| Streaming subscriptions | |||
| Degree tuition (if approved) |
Cost inputs
| Cost line | Start year | Base ($/yr) | Growth %/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core staff and artistic director | |||
| Faculty and teaching artists | |||
| Facilities and utilities | |||
| Artist fees and production | |||
| Distinguished chair | |||
| Technology and streaming |
Capital, gifts and policy
Phased capital expenditure (reference) and lead pledge tranche (placeholder) by year.
Y1Y2Y3Y4Y5Phased capital expenditure (reference)Lead pledge tranche (placeholder)