Lobster Theater Project Killing My Lobster (EIN 100008474) - 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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Emma McCool

Phone

8054529409

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Lobster Theater Project Killing My Lobster, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $253K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $282K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

KML's mission is to make fast, smart, inclusive, and fearless sketch comedy that makes people laugh.

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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 $145,218

Program Service Revenue $89,081

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $18,549

TOTAL REVENUE $252,848

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $30,000

Salaries & Benefits $145,760

Fundraising Expenses $12,174

Program Expenses $218,511

Other Expenses $106,287

TOTAL EXPENSES $282,047

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$252,848	$324,489	-0.2%
Expenses	$282,047	$335,544	-0.2%
Net Income	$-29,199	$-11,055	+1.6%

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

$120,825

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Nicole Odell	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$62,271	$0	$62,271
Emma McCool	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$58,554	$0	$58,554
Kevin Kosik	President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Sue Poulelis	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Carla Willey	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Baldwin	President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Taylor	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Noni Varani	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sandro Tuzzo	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Raj Maradia	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Foley	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	$252,848	$282,047	$57,843	$-29,199
2022	$324,489	$335,544	$88,256	$-11,055
2021	$213,286	$233,920	$97,822	$-20,634
2020	$266,472	$189,973	$118,456	$76,499
2019	$261,209	$258,050	$41,957	$3,159
2018	$216,385	$294,239	$38,518	$-77,854

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