THE CLAY STUDIO (EIN 237380408) - 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

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FRANZ RABAUER

Phone

2159253453

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

THE CLAY STUDIO, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $6.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.6M, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

THE CLAY STUDIO'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO EXPERIENCE THE CERAMIC ARTS; ACCORDINGLY, WE GEAR OUR PROGRAMS TO ALL LEVELS OF INTEREST, PROFICIENCY, AND FINANCIAL MEANS.

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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 $4,692,910

Program Service Revenue $1,753,853

Investment Income $339,202

Other Revenue $89,684

TOTAL REVENUE $6,875,649

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $29,503

Salaries & Benefits $1,794,013

Fundraising Expenses $403,879

Program Expenses $3,225,269

Other Expenses $2,490,917

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,314,433

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$6,875,649	$5,336,885	+0.3%
Expenses	$4,314,433	$3,888,170	+0.1%
Net Income	$2,561,216	$1,448,715	+0.8%

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

$154,892

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FRANZ RABAUER	CHAIR	4.75	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY BURD	VICE CHAIR	4.75	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA JACOBSEN	TREASURER	4.75	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY MORAN	SECRETARY	4.75	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL LUKASEK	GOVERNANCE C	4.75	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HEESEUNG LEE	DEAI COMMITT	4.75	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TERESA CHANG	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL CLEMMONS	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEENA DHALIWAL	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIANNA DOUGHERTY	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAIRE HANKENSON	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN HARMELIN	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY HAYS	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM KAMENS	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE KATSIFF	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN MULLER	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHIE REGAN DALZELL	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE RODRIGUEZ	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH RUDOLF	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY SARNER WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAIRE SHENK RODGERS	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUTH EASTERBROOK	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAPHNE HAWKINS PARKER	DIRECTOR	4.75	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER MARTIN	EXECUTIVE DI	39.75	Officer	$150,362	$4,530	$154,892

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	$6,875,649	$4,314,433	$28,918,293	$2,561,216
2024	$5,336,885	$3,888,170	$27,310,518	$1,448,715
2023	$5,455,316	$3,478,522	$26,277,448	$1,976,794
2022	$9,873,164	$2,782,665	$16,944,971	$7,090,499
2021	$2,564,302	$3,402,246	$10,534,838	$-837,944
2020	$4,071,656	$4,262,521	$11,482,288	$-190,865
2019	$4,879,704	$3,393,652	$8,926,999	$1,486,052

THE CLAY STUDIO