THE BOOK INDUSTRY GUILD OF NEW YORKINC C/O MEL COWHER (EIN 222701258) - 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

1926

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MEL COWHER

Phone

9144193557

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

THE BOOK INDUSTRY GUILD OF NEW YORKINC C/O MEL COWHER, founded in 1926, is a micro nonprofit that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 94% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $12K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 546% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS & SEMINARS REGARDING ALL PHASES OF THE BOOK MFG. IND.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $1,750

Investment Income $50

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,800

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,399

Other Expenses $11,630

TOTAL EXPENSES $11,630

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$1,800	$32,667	-0.9%
Expenses	$11,630	$54,154	-0.8%
Net Income	$-9,830	$-21,487	-0.5%

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
KAREN ROMANO	PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIGID BLACK	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEL COWHER	TREASURER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD BRETAN	FINANCIAL SECRETARY	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL BYSTROM	RECORDING SECRETARY	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANET MCCARTHY GRIMM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY HUGHES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANA GEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN BEDNEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL WETTSTEIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTHA HANSON	EX-OFFICIO	1.00	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
2021	$1,800	$11,630	$102,294	$-9,830
2020	$32,667	$54,154	$112,176	$-21,487
2019	$115,689	$113,925	$142,167	$1,764
2018	$136,206	$101,521	$133,100	$34,685

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