RUCKUSROOTS INC (EIN 272875462) - 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

Principal Officer

CHRISTINE SPEHAR

Phone

8189672766

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

RUCKUSROOTS INC is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $326K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

RUCKUSROOTS MISSION IS TO CREATE ART PROGRAMS THAT CULTIVATE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND ACTION IN HISTORICALLY UNDER- REPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. OUR GOAL IS TO FOSTER INSPIRED, EMPOWERED, AND ENGAGED CITIZENS THROUGH INTERACTIVE

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $316,799

Program Service Revenue $8,291

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $1,287

TOTAL REVENUE $326,377

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $241,993

Fundraising Expenses $10,358

Program Expenses $240,072

Other Expenses $85,510

TOTAL EXPENSES $327,503

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$326,377	$216,658	+0.5%
Expenses	$327,503	$300,481	+0.1%
Net Income	$-1,126	$-83,823	-1.0%

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

225

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

$62,292

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
C SPEHAR	EXEC DIRECTOR	0	Officer	$62,292	$0	$62,292
S FROSCHAUER	PRESIDENT	0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
K ROBINSON	TREASURER	0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
L RAINEN	SECRETARY	0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N ALICEA	BOARD MEMBER	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
D BURRELL-PAIG	BOARD MEMBER	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
D MARQUEZ	BOARD MEMBER	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
S SPEHAR	BOARD MEMBER	1	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
2025	$326,377	$327,503	$139,068	$-1,126
2024	$216,658	$300,481	$135,395	$-83,823
2023	$215,420	$237,289	$226,734	$-21,869
2022	$303,794	$128,621	$245,295	$175,173

RUCKUSROOTS INC