NOT AN ALTERNATIVE INC

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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

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARY A ECONOMOPOULOS

Phone

9174265562

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NOT AN ALTERNATIVE INC, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 129% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $591K, a strong 54% operating margin.

Mission

Not An Alternative engages the public through arts, culture, education, and narrative-change initiatives that address environmental and social issues and advance the public good.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $353,947

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS and PROGRAM: The Natural History Museum (a program of the 501c3 nonprofit Not An Alternative) produces exhibitions, films, public programs, and educational...

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS and PROGRAM: The Natural History Museum (a program of the 501c3 nonprofit Not An Alternative) produces exhibitions, films, public programs, and educational initiatives that draw on art, science, public history, and cultural organizing to address environmental and social issues. Working with frontline communities, artists, scientists, and scholars, the museum develops award-winning exhibitions, narrative-change projects, and public scholarship that educate the public, foster deeper understanding, and support the protection of natural and cultural heritage.

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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 $1,082,599

Program Service Revenue $5,000

Investment Income $13

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,087,612

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $315,020

Fundraising Expenses $58,644

Program Expenses $353,947

Other Expenses $181,255

TOTAL EXPENSES $496,275

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,087,612	$474,016	+1.3%
Expenses	$496,275	$527,514	-0.1%
Net Income	$591,337	$-53,498	-12.1%

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

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

$82,659

Total Directors

$160,790

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARY A ECONOMOPOULOS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director Highest	$64,814	$17,845	$82,659
JASON JONES	CREATIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$60,516	$17,615	$78,131
Alexis Bunten AleutYupik	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marc Weiss	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shelley Means OjibweLakota	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Raicovich	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Judith LeBlanc Caddo	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rosalyn LaPier BlackfeetMetis	TREASURER	0.50	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,087,612	$496,275	$1,315,040	$591,337
2023	$474,016	$527,514	$758,001	$-53,498
2022	$357,551	$372,329	$748,247	$-14,778
2021	$755,874	$608,645	$764,959	$147,229
2020	$400,718	$338,794	$642,896	$61,924
2019	$603,353	$349,974	$557,392	$253,379
2018	$330,468	$361,292	$301,729	$-30,824