THE MANUSCRIPT SOCIETY

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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

1948

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ANTHONY LOSCALZO

Phone

8005059080

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE MANUSCRIPT SOCIETY, founded in 1948, is a small nonprofit that reported $311K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 129% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $182K, a strong 59% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE THE COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF MANUSCRIPTS AND DOCUMENTS; TO STIMULATE AND AID COLLECTORS IN THEIR VARIOUS COLLECTING SPECIALTIES; TO FACILITATE THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE AMONG COLLECTORS, SCHOLARS, DEALERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $58,609 Revenue: $-3,813

THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF PRESERVING AND COLLECTING HISTORIC MANUSCRIPTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $28,520 Revenue: $37,695

THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETINGS.

Program 3

Expenses: $5,000

THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS FOR THE AWARDING OF A SCHOLARSHIP TO ASSIST GRADUATE STUDENTS IN RESEARCH AND PRESERVATION OF RARE DOCUMENTS.

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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 $264,743

Program Service Revenue $37,695

Investment Income $1,483

Other Revenue $7,552

TOTAL REVENUE $311,473

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $16,655

Program Expenses $92,129

Other Expenses $124,220

TOTAL EXPENSES $129,220

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$311,473	$135,895	+1.3%
Expenses	$129,220	$137,339	-0.1%
Net Income	$182,253	$-1,444	-127.2%

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

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

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ELLEN HOWELL MYERS	PAST PRESIDENT	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN HAMELBURG	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT SNYDER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VERNON R MORRIS JR	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GERALD GAIDMORE	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT MUBARAK	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE SNOOK JR	TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEVERLY HILL	PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT PETERSEN	PAST PRESIDENT	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUGLAS ROHRMAN	PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARTON SMITH	PAST PRESIDENT	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD BOMSEY	PAST PRESIDENT	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT HOPPER	PAST PRESIDENT	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLEN OTTENS	PAST PRESIDENT	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY LOSCALZO	TREASURER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PETER KLARNET	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAMES WEST	PRESIDENT	13.00	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	$311,473	$129,220	$393,520	$182,253