GRIOT CIRCLE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

AUNDARAY GUESS

Phone

7182462775

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GRIOT CIRCLE INC, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $553K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $113K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

SUPPORT FOR ELDER LGBTQ PEOPLE. PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR OLDER LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS, AND PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $329,722

GRIOT CIRCLE, INC. PROVIDES PSYCHOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS TO ITS MEMBERS THAT INCLUDE MEN OVER 50, AN HIV SUPPORT GROUP, WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP, A WEEKLY...

GRIOT CIRCLE, INC. PROVIDES PSYCHOLOGICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS TO ITS MEMBERS THAT INCLUDE MEN OVER 50, AN HIV SUPPORT GROUP, WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP, A WEEKLY BOOK CLUB AND WOOD CARVING, COMPUTER, NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION, HEALTH MANAGEMENT, TAI CHI AND SELF-DEFENSE CLASSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDE ON SITE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND CONGREGATE LUNCH. THROUGH ITS VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, MEMBERS ENGAGE IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVOCATE FOR LGBT ELDER COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.

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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 $553,398

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $553,398

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $332,246

Fundraising Expenses $58,277

Program Expenses $329,722

Other Expenses $108,296

TOTAL EXPENSES $440,542

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$553,398	$483,189	+0.1%
Expenses	$440,542	$507,633	-0.1%
Net Income	$112,856	$-24,444	-5.6%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

$174,139

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
EISHELL TILLERY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY PASTRANA PHD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSE ALBINO	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$90,897	$0	$90,897
EILEEN RODRIGUEZ	SECRETARY	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDRIENE JOHNSON	CO-CHAIR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA LUGG	CO-CHAIR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDRE AEKINS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK FOWLER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
POOJA GEHI	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FELICIA HOLLEY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN CAMMET	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AUNDARAY GUESS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$83,242	$0	$83,242

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	$553,398	$440,542	$397,520	$112,856
2022	$483,189	$507,633	$246,082	$-24,444
2021	$390,827	$525,536	$258,612	$-134,709
2020	$842,437	$647,828	$400,343	$194,609
2019	$587,182	$586,188	$188,579	$994
2018	$570,676	$483,568	$200,855	$87,108