St Louis Black Authors of Childrens Literature (EIN 301094310) - 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

2018

Legal Domicile

Phone

6825212236

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

St Louis Black Authors of Childrens Literature, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $290K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $435K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 50% operating deficit.

Mission

Ensure children become confident readers

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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 $273,893

Program Service Revenue $15,807

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $289,700

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,310

Salaries & Benefits $19,864

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $347,911

Other Expenses $411,890

TOTAL EXPENSES $435,064

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$289,700	$487,906	-0.4%
Expenses	$435,064	$465,053	-0.1%
Net Income	$-145,364	$22,853	-7.4%

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

$42,262

Total Directors

$42,262

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Julius B Anthony	President	40.00	Officer Director	$42,262	$0	$42,262
Kevin D Anthony	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Marvin Blake	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Leah Burnett	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DeAndre Deanes	Secretary	5.00	Officer 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	$289,700	$435,064	$15,273	$-145,364
2023	$487,906	$465,053	$160,512	$22,853
2022	$343,160	$307,474	$137,657	$35,686
2021	$256,052	$212,934	$102,392	$43,118

St Louis Black Authors of Childrens Literature