DEAF SPOTLIGHT (EIN 275059109) - 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

PATTY LIANG

Phone

2064664693

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DEAF SPOTLIGHT, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $354K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 49% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $468K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

Mission

DEAF SPOTLIGHT INSPIRES AND SHOWCASES DEAF CULTURE AND SIGN LANGUAGES THROUGH THE ARTS.

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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 $334,893

Program Service Revenue $17,391

Investment Income $1,655

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $353,939

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,266

Salaries & Benefits $140,330

Fundraising Expenses $109,435

Program Expenses $209,008

Other Expenses $320,068

TOTAL EXPENSES $467,664

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$353,939	$695,527	-0.5%
Expenses	$467,664	$336,536	+0.4%
Net Income	$-113,725	$358,991	-1.3%

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

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

$84,739

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL ANTHONY	BOARD CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CANDACE WILLIAMS	BOARD MEMBER	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE VISSER	TREASURER	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALY BOOTE	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER HARRIS	VICE CHAIR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATTY LIANG	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$84,739	$0	$84,739
CAROL BROWN	BOARD MEMBER	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN SCHLECHT	BOARD MEMBER	1.50	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
2024	$353,939	$467,664	$426,730	$-113,725
2023	$695,527	$336,536	$540,022	$358,991
2022	$235,937	$188,118	$168,925	$47,819

DEAF SPOTLIGHT