SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC (EIN 261167783) - 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

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TOM FITZ

Phone

5613392273

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $421K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SCHOOLYARD FILMS IS TO EDUCATE K-12 STUDENTS ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD AND THE CHALLENGES IT FACES BY ENGAGING LEARNERS IN ULTRA-HIGH DEFINITION ENVIRONMENTAL FILMS WITH ACCOMPANYING SUPPLEMENTAL CURRICULUM MATERIALS. SCHOOLYARD FILMS INC OFFERS 100% OF OUR WORK FREE OF CHARGE TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGHOUT THE NATION.

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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 $420,216

Program Service Revenue $624

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $420,840

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $129,223

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $202,069

Other Expenses $315,002

TOTAL EXPENSES $444,225

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$420,840	$350,277	+0.2%
Expenses	$444,225	$295,207	+0.5%
Net Income	$-23,385	$55,070	-1.4%

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

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

$120,000

Total Directors

$120,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TOM FITZ	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	10.00	Officer Director	$120,000	$0	$120,000
DENISE HERZING	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARINA FITZ	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARY GLASER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSSELL MCFEE	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KANE BAKER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY BYATT	DIRECTOR	5.00	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
2024	$420,840	$444,225	$127,147	$-23,385
2023	$350,277	$295,207	$150,532	$55,070

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