CREATING GREAT PLACES (EIN 261827029) - 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

Phone

7122104327

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CREATING GREAT PLACES, founded in 2008, is a micro nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $24K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 75% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $27K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SUPPORT VITALITY THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL, RECREATIONAL, ART, HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

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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 $13,643

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $3,068

Other Revenue $7,465

TOTAL REVENUE $24,176

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $24,246

Other Expenses $27,291

TOTAL EXPENSES $27,291

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$24,176	$13,827	+0.7%
Expenses	$27,291	$38,966	-0.3%
Net Income	$-3,115	$-25,139	-0.9%

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

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
JESICA LEIGHTY	President	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATHAN MUENCH	Vice President	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY SCHWALLER	Treasurer	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN DORPINGHAUS	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOEL ROETMAN	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	$24,176	$27,291	$627,818	$-3,115
2024	$13,827	$38,966	$626,648	$-25,139
2023	$23,678	$22,830	$651,287	$848
2022	$-31,138	$94,464	$651,774	$-125,602
2021	$16,727	$21,405	$778,863	$-4,678
2020	$27,960	$37,486	$779,332	$-9,526
2019	$20,458	$14,663	$798,779	$5,795
2018	$17,452	$9,495	$790,334	$7,957

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