Cinestudio Inc (EIN 260042514) - 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

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

John Michael Mason Chair

Phone

8602972544

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Cinestudio Inc, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $256K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $236K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

To celebrate film as art and to provide diverse audiences an eclectic mix of the world's best cinema experiences, presented at the highest technical level in a classic movie palace-like setting.

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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 $147,734

Program Service Revenue $103,021

Investment Income $5,138

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $255,893

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $124,326

Fundraising Expenses $11,071

Program Expenses $163,640

Other Expenses $111,930

TOTAL EXPENSES $236,256

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$255,893	$181,726	+0.4%
Expenses	$236,256	$220,264	+0.1%
Net Income	$19,637	$-38,538	-1.5%

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

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

$84,175

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lew Michaels	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$84,175	$0	$84,175
Joshua King from 425	Chairman	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Michael Mason to 425	Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Natalie Campbell	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tina Chiappetta-Miller	Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
James Hanley	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Arakas to 425	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Reed to 425	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Torres	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Dickinson to 425	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Christopher Kriesen to 425	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Vivian Nabeta	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Brown	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sourav Guha from 425	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Luca Del Puppp from 425	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Liz Neyens from 425	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Madelene Spezialetti from 425	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Kavarnos from 1124	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Liliana Polley from 924	Director	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
2025	$255,893	$236,256	$631,208	$19,637
2024	$181,726	$220,264	$609,469	$-38,538
2023	$200,722	$244,405	$645,469	$-43,683
2022	$303,437	$245,195	$689,268	$58,242
2021	$172,909	$148,861	$637,034	$24,048
2020	$262,782	$248,776	$634,119	$14,006
2019	$448,770	$262,086	$592,882	$186,684

Cinestudio Inc