MARK MAKING (EIN 262959326) - 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

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Frances McDonald

Phone

4236055257

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MARK MAKING, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $262K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $78K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

Mark Making serves and transforms communities through creative art making that empowers individuals, with a focus on the underserved.

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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 $76,044

Program Service Revenue $153,000

Investment Income $32,904

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $261,948

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $158,040

Other Expenses $183,939

TOTAL EXPENSES $183,939

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$261,948	$192,539	+0.4%
Expenses	$183,939	$312,783	-0.4%
Net Income	$78,009	$-120,244	-1.6%

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
Martin Gadd	Board Chair	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kay Sanford Hutcheson	Board Secretary & Treasurer	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Frances McDonald	Executive Director	40	Officer	$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	$261,948	$183,939	$473,568	$78,009
2021	$287,661	$196,789	$515,804	$90,872
2019	$205,743	$230,572	$332,573	$-24,829

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