WARNECKE INSTITUTE INC (EIN 204401473) - 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

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARGO WARNECKE MERCK

Phone

9259456912

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WARNECKE INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2005, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $82K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $29K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER THE EDUCATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF DESIGN, ART, AND ARCHITECTURE. UNDER THE INSTITUTE UMBRELLA WE OPERATE TWO PROGRAMS TO SERVE OUR MISSION: THE WARNECKE ARCHITECTURAL ARCHIVES AND THE CHALK HILL ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM. THE WARNECKE ARCHITECTURAL ARCHIVES MAINTAINS THE COMPLETE ARCHIVES OF CARL I. WARNECKE AND JOHN CARL WARNECKE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CHALK HILL ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM PROVIDES ARTISTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, ABILITIES, AND MEDIUMS, WITH TIME AND SPACE FOR REFLECTIVE WORK IN A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND TO PRESERVE THE LANDSCAPE IN WHICH THE INSTITUTE IS FOUNDED.

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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 $78,539

Program Service Revenue $9,001

Investment Income $3,596

Other Revenue $-8,718

TOTAL REVENUE $82,418

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $20,683

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $42,535

Other Expenses $32,829

TOTAL EXPENSES $53,512

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$82,418	$55,311	+0.5%
Expenses	$53,512	$120,748	-0.6%
Net Income	$28,906	$-65,437	-1.4%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARGO WARNECKE MERCK	PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED WARNECKE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AL MERCK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALICE WARNECKE SUTRO	DIRECTOR/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	$82,418	$53,512	$2,487,297	$28,906
2023	$55,311	$120,748	$2,458,832	$-65,437
2022	$47,234	$62,597	$2,524,386	$-15,363
2021	$25,328	$68,857	$2,538,859	$-43,529
2020	$2,160,987	$64,234	$2,582,388	$2,096,753
2020	$2,160,987	$64,234	$2,582,388	$2,096,753
2019	$291,050	$54,646	$485,635	$236,404

WARNECKE INSTITUTE INC