JAIL GUITAR DOORS (EIN 270998581) - 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

MARGARET SAADI KRAMER

Phone

3238520457

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

JAIL GUITAR DOORS, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 75% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.6M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

JAIL GUITAR DOORS USA WORKS TOWARD A MORE FAIR & JUST AMERICA. WE ARE A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & MENTORSHIP TO HELP REHABILITATE PRISONERS THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MUSIC. WE IMPLEMENT PRISON PROGRAMS & PRODUCE CONCERT EVENTS. WE ADVANCE NEW SOLUTIONS TO DIMINISH PRISON VIOLENCE & RECIDIVISM RATES. WE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENGAGE IN POLICY REFORM EFFORTS & PARTNER WITH SOCIAL SERVICE GROUPS TO HELP PEOPLE IN PRISON SUCCESSFULLY REJOIN THE OUTSIDE WORLD. TO FURTHER THIS EFFORT, WE PROVIDE TRANSITION HOUSING TO RELEASED INMATES.

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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 $361,679

Program Service Revenue $2,504,749

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,866,428

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000

Salaries & Benefits $854,909

Fundraising Expenses $231,270

Program Expenses $1,837,691

Other Expenses $1,754,507

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,619,416

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,866,428	$1,637,952	+0.8%
Expenses	$2,619,416	$1,500,018	+0.7%
Net Income	$247,012	$137,934	+0.8%

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

$150,600

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
THOMAS W LYNCH	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STAN SAVAGE	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILLY BRAGG	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYN FREEDMAN	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARY CARUSO ESQ	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM MCKAY	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHIRA PIVEN	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS MORELLO	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNETH E HARTMAN	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GLORIA ROMERO	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUIS RODRIGUEZ	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUCY ARMENDARIZ	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WAYNE KRAMER	CEO	2.00	Officer	$5,000	$0	$5,000
MARGARET SAADI KRAMER	CFO	40.00	Officer	$145,600	$0	$145,600

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	$2,866,428	$2,619,416	$657,665	$247,012
2023	$1,637,952	$1,500,018	$410,653	$137,934
2022	$886,693	$834,057	$272,719	$52,636
2021	$713,568	$667,370	$220,083	$46,198
2020	$703,351	$626,458	$205,465	$76,893

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