CHECKERBOARD FOUNDATION INC (EIN 132988037) - 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

1979

Legal Domicile

Phone

2127592056

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CHECKERBOARD FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1979, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $75K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 78% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $234K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 210% operating deficit.

Mission

FILM PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND TO DOCUMENT INDIVIDUALS (LIVING) WHO HAVE MADE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAN ARTS

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $53,509

Program Service Revenue $21,744

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $75,253

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $119,948

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $11,118

Other Expenses $113,657

TOTAL EXPENSES $233,605

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$75,253	$340,581	-0.8%
Expenses	$233,605	$228,954	+0.0%
Net Income	$-158,352	$111,627	-2.4%

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

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
EDGAR B HOWARD	CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS ZACHARIAS	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AVID NELSON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEORA ARMSTRONG	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANCES BETTY ADLER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELISABETH CLARK	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES HOWARD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOHER HOWARD	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEIGH SEIPPEL	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN WALD	TRUSTEE	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
2025	$75,253	$233,605	$4,451,225	$-158,352
2024	$340,581	$228,954	$4,629,736	$111,627
2023	$256,581	$234,113	$4,607,626	$22,468
2022	$213,846	$174,735	$4,329,595	$39,111
2021	$238,336	$155,723	$4,310,533	$82,613
2020	$316,054	$135,220	$4,232,720	$180,834
2019	$413,425	$162,529	$4,076,105	$250,896
2018	$374,429	$104,409	$3,801,451	$270,020

CHECKERBOARD FOUNDATION INC