ENGINE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SARAH LAFORTUNE

Phone

2074947125

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ENGINE INC, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit that reported $105K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $240K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 128% operating deficit.

Mission

ENGINE CONNECTS AND EMPOWERS OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO INSPIRATION AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $87,728 Revenue: $24,399

Based in the economic heart of Biddeford, ME, Engine has propelled cultural, social, and economic revitalization with creative community programming for more than a decade. The 501(c)3 nonprofit...

Based in the economic heart of Biddeford, ME, Engine has propelled cultural, social, and economic revitalization with creative community programming for more than a decade. The 501(c)3 nonprofit brings together artists, makers and local businesses to knit a culture filled with creative exhibitions, events, and educational programs into Southern Maine. Engine programs are designed to ensure accessibility and inclusion, with an emphasis on free community events open to the public.

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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 $79,235

Program Service Revenue $3,477

Investment Income $1,528

Other Revenue $21,122

TOTAL REVENUE $105,362

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $28,550

Salaries & Benefits $105,295

Fundraising Expenses $284

Program Expenses $87,728

Other Expenses $105,929

TOTAL EXPENSES $239,774

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$105,362	$212,403	-0.5%
Expenses	$239,774	$324,951	-0.3%
Net Income	$-134,412	$-112,548	+0.2%

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

100

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

$64,006

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ABIGAIL BRYANT	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTY BERGLAND	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BISTRA NIKIFOROVA	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEREK SEABURY	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK BLUNIER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH SOLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA MUISE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$12,094	$0	$12,094
SARAH LAFORTUNE	INTERIM ED	40.00	Officer	$51,912	$0	$51,912

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
2023	$105,362	$239,774	$168,179	$-134,412
2022	$212,403	$324,951	$315,979	$-112,548
2021	$532,416	$260,304	$448,448	$272,112
2020	$169,118	$189,706	$219,832	$-20,588
2019	$225,229	$212,880	$83,449	$12,349
2018	$219,883	$228,615	$69,573	$-8,732