Pacific NW Writers Association (EIN 237060052) - 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

1955

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Pam Binder

Phone

4255914329

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Pacific NW Writers Association, founded in 1955, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $282K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $262K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

Develop the talent of writing from pen to publication through education, accessibility to the publishing industry, and participation in an interactive, vital writer community in the Pacific Northwest.

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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 $74,914

Program Service Revenue $206,706

Investment Income $3

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $281,623

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $55,159

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $144,923

Other Expenses $206,947

TOTAL EXPENSES $262,106

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$281,623	$349,432	-0.2%
Expenses	$262,106	$345,743	-0.2%
Net Income	$19,517	$3,689	+4.3%

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

$2,800

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Bill Kenower	Trustee	10.00	Director	$2,800	$0	$2,800
Darcy Carson	Trustee	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Deborah Schneider	Trustee	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Douwes	Trustee	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Douwes	Trustee	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gerri Russell	Trustee	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kelli Estes	Trustee	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Melissa Schneider	Trustee	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Pam Binder	President	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Sandy McCormack	Vice President	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Brian Mercer	Treasurer	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Robert Dugoni	Secretary	2.00	Officer	$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	$281,623	$262,106	$35,888	$19,517
2023	$349,432	$345,743	$16,360	$3,689
2022	$284,363	$285,407	$12,477	$-1,044
2021	$182,680	$172,205	$19,332	$10,475
2020	$169,980	$207,356	$8,857	$-37,376
2019	$379,538	$373,322	$40,233	$6,216
2018	$408,047	$395,139	$34,017	$12,908

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