THE AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM

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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

CAREY CRANSTON

Phone

3123748790

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 104% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.7M, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM IS TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN CELEBRATING AMERICAN WRITERS AND EXPLORING THEIR INFLUENCE ON OUR HISTORY, OUR IDENTITY, OUR CULTURE, AND OUR DAILY LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,243,237

MAINTAIN AND OPERATE AN INTERACTIVE AND IMMERSIVE SET OF EXHIBITS FOR THE PUBLIC THAT CELEBRATE THE PROFOUND IMPACT OF WRITERS AND THEIR WORK ON AMERICAN HISTORY, CULTURE, AND OUR DAILY LIVES...

MAINTAIN AND OPERATE AN INTERACTIVE AND IMMERSIVE SET OF EXHIBITS FOR THE PUBLIC THAT CELEBRATE THE PROFOUND IMPACT OF WRITERS AND THEIR WORK ON AMERICAN HISTORY, CULTURE, AND OUR DAILY LIVES. THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMS WITH MODERN AUTHORS AND EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES WITH SCHOOLS ACROSS THE REGION THE MUSEUM SERVES THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS AROUND THE REGION TO INSPIRE THE WRITERS OF THE FUTURE. ALONG WITH ITS IN-PERSON IMPACT ON VISITORS, MEMBERS, AND STUDENTS, THE AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM MAINTAINS A ROBUST ONLINE PRESENCE OF EXHIBIT DRIVEN WEBSITES WITH EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ACCESS.

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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 $3,810,796

Program Service Revenue $206,373

Investment Income $30,421

Other Revenue $695,214

TOTAL REVENUE $4,742,804

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,281,962

Fundraising Expenses $258,984

Program Expenses $2,243,237

Other Expenses $1,721,226

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,003,188

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,742,804	$2,323,930	+1.0%
Expenses	$3,003,188	$2,934,003	+0.0%
Net Income	$1,739,616	$-610,073	-3.9%

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

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

$178,567

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JANE IRWIN	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN W ESTEY	PAST CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EDITH FALK	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN CLARK	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAN CLIFFORD	VICE CHAIRMA	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY HAMMER	VICE CHAIRMA	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GROVE MOWER	VICE CHAIRMA	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN CURIEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOMINIQUE RACCAH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIE ARANA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLAN BULLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN BRADLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL SCODRO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY SHULMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROMI CRAWFORD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELISSA EFROYMSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
M HILL HAMMOCK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WERNER HEIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JABARI ASIM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARION CAMERON-GRAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK O'HAGAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOANNE LEEDOM-ACKERMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERTA RUBIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IVY WILSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
OLIVIA LUK BEDI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IVAN KANE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHERINE MOULY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD MURPHY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SALLY WOOD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA RUTLEDGE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL HORA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SONYA OLDS SOM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA VAN EEKEREN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN ORLEAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENDA GRUSECKI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAREY CRANSTON	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$178,567	$0	$178,567

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	$4,742,804	$3,003,188	$7,417,865	$1,739,616
2023	$2,323,930	$2,934,003	$5,921,570	$-610,073
2022	$3,145,997	$2,921,398	$7,345,001	$224,599
2021	$2,061,086	$2,422,184	$5,150,018	$-361,098
2020	$2,588,925	$2,525,440	$5,447,184	$63,485
2019	$3,006,275	$2,999,172	$5,446,390	$7,103