THE CMA FOUNDATION (EIN 274842832) - 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

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SARAH TRAHERN

Phone

6152442840

Tax Period

2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

THE CMA FOUNDATION, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $5.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.2M, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CAUSES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

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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 $4,910,712

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,211,942

Other Revenue $-743,858

TOTAL REVENUE $5,378,796

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,239,983

Salaries & Benefits $318,001

Fundraising Expenses $55,518

Program Expenses $2,898,057

Other Expenses $626,977

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,184,961

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,378,796	$4,321,613	+0.2%
Expenses	$3,184,961	$2,423,061	+0.3%
Net Income	$2,193,835	$1,898,552	+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

N/A

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

$1,461,949

Total Directors

$1,461,949

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SARAH TRAHERN	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$95,709	$933,543
AMY SMARTT	SECRETARY/TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$34,620	$267,127
TIFFANY KERNS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$31,117	$261,279
STEPHEN PARKER	CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTANY SCHAFFER	VICE CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID HASKELL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EILEEN VALOIS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIE SMYTHE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSE CANNON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE GALANTE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSH VAN VALKENBURG	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN FAIRCHILD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLA FARRIS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE DUNGAN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TYNE PARRISH	DIRECTOR	2.00	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
2025	$5,378,796	$3,184,961	$15,823,122	$2,193,835
2024	$4,321,613	$2,423,061	$13,893,513	$1,898,552
2023	$4,441,791	$1,507,192	$11,027,480	$2,934,599
2022	$2,339,008	$1,146,398	$8,744,093	$1,192,610
2021	$1,317,305	$1,829,805	$8,861,789	$-512,500
2020	$4,909,177	$5,059,222	$6,954,785	$-150,045
2019	$4,566,195	$4,533,065	$7,552,576	$33,130

THE CMA FOUNDATION