SANDGLASS CENTER FOR PUPPETRY & THEATER RESEARCH LTD (EIN 043340533) - 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

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Virginia Scholl

Phone

8023874051

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SANDGLASS CENTER FOR PUPPETRY & THEATER RESEARCH LTD, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $318K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

Sandglass Theater is dedicated to the arts of theater and puppetry as a means of exploring contemporary issues, inspiring dialogue, and sparking wonder. To this end, we develop and promote innovative work in puppetry and theater.

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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 $206,516

Program Service Revenue $109,290

Investment Income $45

Other Revenue $2,328

TOTAL REVENUE $318,179

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $122,823

Fundraising Expenses $298

Program Expenses $195,309

Other Expenses $197,553

TOTAL EXPENSES $320,674

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$318,179	$413,797	-0.2%
Expenses	$320,674	$348,757	-0.1%
Net Income	$-2,495	$65,040	-1.0%

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

$64,955

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Shoshana Ball	Board Member and Artistic Director	40	Director	$37,556	$0	$37,556
Eric Bass	Founder and Board Member	10	Director	$25,499	$0	$25,499
Ines Zeller Bass	Founder and Board Member	5	Director	$1,900	$0	$1,900
Virginia Scholl	President	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Victoria Mitchell	Vice President	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rebecca Waxman	Secretary	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Baker	Treasurer	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Metcalfe	Board Member	1	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	$318,179	$320,674	$294,634	$-2,495
2022	$413,797	$348,757	$278,525	$65,040
2021	$479,772	$310,911	$275,522	$168,861
2020	$210,464	$216,203	$230,986	$-5,739

SANDGLASS CENTER FOR PUPPETRY & THEATER RESEARCH LTD