THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE FOR MOVIES AND THE PERFORMING ARTS INC (EIN 061463501) - 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

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ASHLEY PALTAUF

Phone

2034385453

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE FOR MOVIES AND THE PERFORMING ARTS INC, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $19.3M represent 31 months of operating reserves.

Mission

ENTERTAIN, ENRICH AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS

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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 $1,515,619

Program Service Revenue $5,825,064

Investment Income $604,345

Other Revenue $-347,120

TOTAL REVENUE $7,597,908

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,441,179

Fundraising Expenses $282,192

Program Expenses $6,738,925

Other Expenses $5,192,217

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,633,396

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$7,597,908	$7,885,829	0.0%
Expenses	$7,633,396	$7,090,764	+0.1%
Net Income	$-35,488	$795,065	-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

148

Volunteers

100

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

$513,205

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BECKY SAWTELLE	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BETSY HIGGINS	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL O'BRIEN	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE LYONS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEB DE CLERCQ	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC DIEFENBACH	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK SELVAGGI	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY WALTON	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE PECK	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL SHINALL	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL SONDHEIMER	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROMMIN ADL	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE CARLSON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE MARTIN	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE SPIVAK	MEMBER (UNTIL MAY 05/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WAYNE FORTE	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY PALTAUF	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AS OF 07/2024)	40.00	Officer	$212,266	$20,304	$232,570
JULIE PALTAUF	FINANCE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$155,580	$15,568	$171,148
JARED SHAHID	CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 07/2024)	1.00	Officer	$99,503	$9,984	$109,487

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	$7,597,908	$7,633,396	$21,833,823	$-35,488
2023	$7,885,829	$7,090,764	$20,624,971	$795,065
2022	$8,801,104	$6,424,751	$18,527,723	$2,376,353
2021	$10,052,125	$4,205,305	$15,840,106	$5,846,820
2020	$4,709,326	$2,926,800	$10,003,702	$1,782,526
2019	$9,076,089	$6,400,497	$8,020,496	$2,675,592
2018	$6,516,352	$5,957,538	$5,014,939	$558,814

THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE FOR MOVIES AND THE PERFORMING ARTS INC