The Ciesla Foundation (EIN 133098494) - 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

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Aviva Kempner

Phone

2023625760

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Ciesla Foundation, founded in 1981, is a small nonprofit that reported $904K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

Production and distribution of films to educate the public on social issues of the past and present.

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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 $864,208

Program Service Revenue $32,170

Investment Income $7,900

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $904,278

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $269,205

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $783,384

Other Expenses $810,216

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,079,421

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$904,278	$701,438	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,079,421	$1,184,771	-0.1%
Net Income	$-175,143	$-483,333	-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

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

$244,362

Total Directors

$244,362

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Aviva Kempner	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$240,000	$4,362	$244,362
Jonathan Kempner	Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Eva Fogelman	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Lise Van Susteran	Secretary	1.00	Officer 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	$904,278	$1,079,421	$180,730	$-175,143
2023	$701,438	$1,184,771	$256,623	$-483,333
2022	$758,743	$1,383,072	$738,427	$-624,329
2021	$2,174,404	$889,797	$1,375,619	$1,284,607
2020	$222,552	$625,707	$158,238	$-403,155
2019	$1,291,797	$1,264,562	$459,954	$27,235
2018	$1,144,307	$848,361	$430,798	$295,946

The Ciesla Foundation