THE CREATIVE NONFICTION FOUNDATION (EIN 251732894) - 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

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LEE GUTKIND

Phone

4125599494

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE CREATIVE NONFICTION FOUNDATION, founded in 1992, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $61K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 80% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $203K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 231% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLISHING INITIATIVES IN THE GENRE OF LITERARY NONFICTION.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,037

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $265

Other Revenue $47,967

TOTAL REVENUE $61,269

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $69,395

Other Expenses $202,627

TOTAL EXPENSES $202,627

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$61,269	$302,498	-0.8%
Expenses	$202,627	$441,457	-0.5%
Net Income	$-141,358	$-138,959	+0.0%

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

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

$63,968

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LEA SIMONDS	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
DINTY W MOORE	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
NEIL WHITE	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
YONA HARVEY	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE HUMPHREY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE GUTKIND	PRESIDENT	7.00	Officer	$42,692	$0	$42,692
RICHARD GUTKIND	DIRECTOR	0.25	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA PARK	SECRETARY/TREASURER	2.00	Officer	$21,276	$0	$21,276

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	$61,269	$202,627	$199,315	$-141,358
2023	$302,498	$441,457	$316,331	$-138,959
2022	$898,344	$767,356	$501,537	$130,988
2021	$861,689	$742,777	$352,877	$118,912
2020	$594,774	$758,939	$273,225	$-164,165
2019	$754,094	$835,484	$393,075	$-81,390
2018	$804,386	$801,431	$485,295	$2,955

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