THE ANIMATION PROJECT INC (EIN 262318845) - 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

BRIAN AUSTIN

Phone

6462466195

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE ANIMATION PROJECT INC, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

The Animation Project nurtures the social, emotional and cognitive growth of at-risk youth, using digital art technology as a therapeutic medium and a workforce development tool.

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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 $138,250

Program Service Revenue $1,519,051

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,657,301

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,098,501

Fundraising Expenses $121,303

Program Expenses $1,544,655

Other Expenses $723,528

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,822,029

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,657,301	$2,218,035	-0.3%
Expenses	$1,822,029	$1,972,320	-0.1%
Net Income	$-164,728	$245,715	-1.7%

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

$359,664

Total Directors

$112,259

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MEREDITH DEAN	ASST. ED	40.00	Officer	$130,376	$17,029	$147,405
BRIAN AUSTIN	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$102,242	$10,017	$112,259
LAURIE PARISE	MANAGING DIRECT	40.00	Officer	$100,000	$0	$100,000
LAURENCE AUSTIN	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW MUNN	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN MACKSOUD	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSE POLIDORO	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAMONA ROOPNARINE	Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK MAISELLO	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSE GOMEZ	Secretary	1.00	Officer 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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,657,301	$1,822,029	$452,223	$-164,728
2022	$2,218,035	$1,972,320	$623,081	$245,715
2022	$2,218,035	$1,972,320	$623,081	$245,715
2021	$2,016,660	$1,875,185	$370,768	$141,475
2021	$2,016,796	$1,885,455	$361,514	$131,341
2020	$2,220,786	$2,375,414	$241,476	$-154,628
2019	$1,835,685	$1,886,595	$382,683	$-50,910
2018	$1,448,091	$1,531,931	$453,056	$-83,840

THE ANIMATION PROJECT INC