BETTER THAN EZRA FOUNDATION (EIN 208014826) - 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

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TOM M DRUMMOND

Phone

9856551040

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

BETTER THAN EZRA FOUNDATION, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $130K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

The Better Than Ezra Foundation is committed to provide funding for the rebuilding and renewal of New Orleans and surrounding areas and to the preservation of South Louisiana and New Orleans music and cultural heritage and to the general welfare of its residents.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $31,200

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $98,744

TOTAL REVENUE $129,944

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,356

Salaries & Benefits $90,133

Fundraising Expenses $13,700

Program Expenses $22,906

Other Expenses $37,655

TOTAL EXPENSES $130,144

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$129,944	$101,060	+0.3%
Expenses	$130,144	$115,899	+0.1%
Net Income	$-200	$-14,839	-1.0%

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

$68,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TOM DRUMMOND	Chairman	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN M GRIFFIN	Vice CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLY POPHAM	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN SHANNON	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL D BERGERON	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT E TARCZA	LEGAL COUNSEL	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ARTHUR BOISFONTAINE	Trustee	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHEP MORRISON	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HUGH HAYDEN	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM CAPELLA	Trustee	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBYN COOK	Trustee	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL MCGOEY	Trustee	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS PUCKETT	Trustee	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY RODRIGUE	Trustee	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DESI VEGA	Trustee	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK WALKER	Trustee	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DELERY RICE	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$68,500	$0	$68,500

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
2018	$129,944	$130,144	$15,624	$-200

BETTER THAN EZRA FOUNDATION