GRID BOOKS INC (EIN 274081852) - 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

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER BARBER

Phone

6178663481

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

GRID BOOKS INC, founded in 2010, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $50K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 74% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $46K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF GRID BOOKS IS TO PUBLISH THE CREATIVE WORK OF UNDERREPRESENTED WRITERS, TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE CREATION OF SUCH WORK, AND IN DOING SO, TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THROUGH EXPOSURE TO DIVERSITY OF VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $30,260

Program Service Revenue $19,270

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $49,530

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $3,029

Program Expenses $37,174

Other Expenses $46,392

TOTAL EXPENSES $46,392

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$49,530	$28,482	+0.7%
Expenses	$46,392	$20,559	+1.3%
Net Income	$3,138	$7,923	-0.6%

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

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

$5,000

Total Directors

$5,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JENNIFER BARBER	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICH MURPHY	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH MURPHY	CLERK	25.00	Officer Director	$5,000	$0	$5,000
BONNIE COSTELLO	DIRECTOR	5.00	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
2022	$49,530	$46,392	$52,376	$3,138

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