Hellbender Gathering of Poets Inc (EIN 202555079) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lorraine Nickole Brown

Phone

5027672867

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Hellbender Gathering of Poets Inc is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $34K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 98% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $139K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 309% operating deficit.

Mission

The Hellbender Gathering of Poets aims to nurture a community hellbent on finding the words that protect and repair our climate-changed world. Through an annual festival that celebrates the power of poetry, we welcome writers and readers alike into a joyful rising - one galvanized by environmental science, awareness, courage, and hope.

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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 $4,426

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $29,666

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $34,092

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $97,895

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $87,887

Other Expenses $41,412

TOTAL EXPENSES $139,307

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$34,092	$1,568,961	-1.0%
Expenses	$139,307	$18,908	+6.4%
Net Income	$-105,215	$1,550,053	-1.1%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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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

$86,667

Total Directors

$86,667

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lorraine Nickole Brown	President	40.00	Officer Director	$86,667	$0	$86,667
James Lenfestey	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alison Granucci	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Coon PhD	Treasurer	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$34,092	$139,307	$1,511,277	$-105,215
2023	$1,568,961	$18,908	$1,618,250	$1,550,053
2022	$179,877	$221,499	$67,944	$-41,622
2021	$220,639	$227,295	$109,839	$-6,656
2020	$331,861	$330,499	$114,300	$1,362
2019	$296,673	$294,754	$116,554	$1,919

Hellbender Gathering of Poets Inc