LUKABA PRODUCTIONS

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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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LAURA MICHAUD

Phone

7739297367

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LUKABA PRODUCTIONS, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $686K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 151% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $987K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 44% operating deficit.

Mission

WE ARE ART MAKERS WHO PROVIDE A HOME THAT FOSTERS GREAT PERFORMERS AND INSPIRED AUDIENCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $798,986 Revenue: $408,324

WHIM CHICAGO:-------------CHICAGO'S HOTTEST NEW IMMERSIVE WALK THRU EXPERIENCE. WHIM IS A WORLD WHERE ALL ART FORMS COME TOGETHER - PAINTINGS, MUSIC, SCULPTURE, STREET ART AND LIVE PERFORMANCE. THE MANTRA OF THIS ENDEAVOR IS PUTTING CHICAGO ARTISTS BACK TO WORK POST COVID. LUKABA INFUSES MONEY BACK INTO THE BUILDING TO KEEP CREATING, PUSHING PERSPECTIVES TO OUR AUDIENCE, AND HIRING CHICAGO'S BEST TALENT.

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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 $116,779

Program Service Revenue $408,324

Investment Income $1,610

Other Revenue $159,165

TOTAL REVENUE $685,878

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $268,987

Fundraising Expenses $41,269

Program Expenses $798,986

Other Expenses $717,584

TOTAL EXPENSES $986,571

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$685,878	$273,186	+1.5%
Expenses	$986,571	$592,444	+0.7%
Net Income	$-300,693	$-319,258	-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

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

$65,500

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RYAN HAYMAN	CHAIR AND DIRECTOR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA MICHAUD	VICE CHAIR AND DIRECTO	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAUREEN J WHEELER	TREASURER AND DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL M VALENTINE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	12.00	Director	$65,500	$0	$65,500
CHARLES H JESSER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX MEYER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN N MILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD YOUNTS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM HEARN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA MASSARIK	DIRECTOR	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$685,878	$986,571	$1,409,028	$-300,693
2022	$273,186	$592,444	$1,390,679	$-319,258
2021	$1,249,906	$352,607	$1,488,449	$897,299
2021	$1,249,906	$527,853	$1,313,203	$722,053
2020	$336,242	$364,333	$314,223	$-28,091
2019	$866,754	$922,018	$227,563	$-55,264
2018	$993,350	$1,027,105	$299,257	$-33,755