INTERNATIONAL PUZZLE COLLECTORS AS… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Nick Baxter

Phone

6503024898

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

INTERNATIONAL PUZZLE COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $220K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $206K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL FORUM FOR SERIOUS PUZZLE COLLECTORS FOR THE EXCHANGE AND SALE OF PUZZLES, BOOKS AND RELATED ITEMS, AS WELL AS FOR FUN AND FELLOWSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $198,128 Revenue: $214,857

Convention 41 in Houston: We organized and executed this convention for 286 attendees: Invited puzzlers 160, Guests 126. It occurred July 4-9 and provided a forum for serious puzzle collectors for...

Convention 41 in Houston: We organized and executed this convention for 286 attendees: Invited puzzlers 160, Guests 126. It occurred July 4-9 and provided a forum for serious puzzle collectors for the exchange and sale of puzzles, books and related items, as well as a lot of fun and fellowship.

Program 2

Expenses: $5,387 Revenue: $4,241

Puzzle Design Competition: The International Design Competition culminated in the display and judging of 80 entries during the Convention. A Grand Jury Prize, a Puzzle of the Year, two Jury First...

Puzzle Design Competition: The International Design Competition culminated in the display and judging of 80 entries during the Convention. A Grand Jury Prize, a Puzzle of the Year, two Jury First Prizes, and six Honorable Mentions were awarded.

Program 3

Expenses: $52 Revenue: $962

Other Programs: The organization receives funds for administrative support of international puzzle conventions

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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 $132

Program Service Revenue $220,060

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $220,192

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $203,567

Other Expenses $205,743

TOTAL EXPENSES $205,743

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$220,192	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$205,743	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$14,449	N/A	N/A

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

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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
TIMOTHY UDALL	Treasurer	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nick Baxter	US President	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Franz deVreugd	Europe Pres	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Marti Reis	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Yael Meron	IPP 40 REP	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryuhei Uehara	IPP 39 REP	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY SLOCUM	FOUNDER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Canfield	IPP41 Host	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Hirokazu Iwasawa	Asia President	4.00	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	$220,192	$205,743	$100,673	$14,449

INTERNATIONAL PUZZLE COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION