National Writers Union

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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

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lawrence Goldbetter

Phone

2122540279

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

National Writers Union, founded in 1981, is a small nonprofit that reported $385K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $352K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

To promote social & economic justice through advocacy, meetings, education, communication, organizing, community action, administration of the organization, maintenance of its property & assets, delivery of benefits to represent members, fraternal and social activities & related activities which further the common interest of the members.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Advocacy and representation for members

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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 $10,100

Program Service Revenue $365,747

Investment Income $7,298

Other Revenue $1,384

TOTAL REVENUE $384,529

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,050

Salaries & Benefits $147,542

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $193,496

TOTAL EXPENSES $352,088

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$384,529	$377,888	+0.0%
Expenses	$352,088	$295,592	+0.2%
Net Income	$32,441	$82,296	-0.6%

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

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

$107,783

Total Directors

$1,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAWRENCE Goldbetter	President	40.00	Officer	$64,200	$10,083	$74,283
Mitzi Runyard Timan	Treasurer	20.00	Officer	$18,000	$0	$18,000
David Hill	1st Vice Pres.	5.00	Officer	$6,000	$0	$6,000
Pamela Johnson	2nd Vice Pres.	5.00	Officer	$6,000	$0	$6,000
Demetria Wambia	Recording Sec'y	5.00	Officer	$3,500	$0	$3,500
Mauricio Niebla	Trustee	5.00	Director	$1,000	$0	$1,000
Clio Chang	Trustee	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Haley Mlotek	Trustee	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sue Lowenberg	Sgt at Arms	5.00	Officer	$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	$384,529	$352,088	$885,212	$32,441
2023	$378,764	$352,158	$879,422	$26,606
2022	$377,888	$295,592	$852,816	$82,296
2021	$386,673	$298,010	$770,520	$88,663
2020	$386,569	$290,562	$707,945	$96,007