FRIENDS OF THE COLORADO TALKING BOOK LIBRARY (EIN 237243950) - 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

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Laura J Hickey

Phone

3037279277

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE COLORADO TALKING BOOK LIBRARY, founded in 1972, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $100K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 47% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $21K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

SUPPORT THE COLORADO TALKING BOOK LIBRARY

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $93,973

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5,573

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $99,546

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $5,021

Program Expenses $71,849

Other Expenses $78,263

TOTAL EXPENSES $78,263

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$99,546	$67,519	+0.5%
Expenses	$78,263	$83,956	-0.1%
Net Income	$21,283	$-16,437	-2.3%

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

N/A

Volunteers

130

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
JADWIGA BROWN	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK OLDHAM	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAMELA NEWTON	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANK BRAAKSMA	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID DAWSON	PRESIDENT	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ALICE GEORGE	VICE PRESIDENT	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LAURA HICKEY	TREASURER	2	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
2025	$99,546	$78,263	$1,197,158	$21,283
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$86,936	$98,293	$1,145,430	$-11,357
2022	$123,236	$103,445	$1,163,555	$19,791
2021	$91,579	$80,413	$1,179,061	$11,166
2020	$144,302	$98,005	$1,148,281	$46,297

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