EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS INC (EIN 133164931) - 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

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

David Johnston

Phone

2128862503

Tax Period

2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS INC, founded in 1982, is a micro nonprofit that reported $92K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $118K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

TO STUDY, ANALYZE AND RESOLVE WORKSPACE NEEDS OF CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY IN NYC.

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $92,234

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $15

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $92,249

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,250

Salaries & Benefits $83,778

Fundraising Expenses $16,522

Program Expenses $48,887

Other Expenses $18,811

TOTAL EXPENSES $117,839

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$92,249	$182,970	-0.5%
Expenses	$117,839	$214,255	-0.5%
Net Income	$-25,590	$-31,285	-0.2%

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

$43,450

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
EUGENIE C COWAN	BOARD CHAIRWOMAN	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIEKE SPENCE	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLY MANGOLD	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES S SLIGAR	SECRETARY	0.30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EARL CARLYSS	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHYLLIS TAYLOR	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRSTEN NORDINE	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID JOHNSTON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$36,353	$7,097	$43,450

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
2020	$92,249	$117,839	$27,687	$-25,590
2019	$182,970	$214,255	$60,990	$-31,285
2018	$187,404	$223,779	$97,225	$-36,375

EXPLORING THE METROPOLIS INC