THE LINCOLN FORUM

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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

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAUL S WARD

Phone

7573783537

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE LINCOLN FORUM, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $246K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $288K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

Promote understanding of Abraham Lincoln's life and accomplishments.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $288,365

Conducted annual symposia in Hildene, Vermont and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Financed scholarships of teachers and high school students.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $243,370

Investment Income $2,370

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $245,740

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,000

Salaries & Benefits $20,000

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $288,365

Other Expenses $267,365

TOTAL EXPENSES $288,365

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$245,740	$237,084	+0.0%
Expenses	$288,365	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$-42,625	$237,084	-1.2%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HAROLD HOLZER	CHAIRMAN	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN WHITE	VICE CHAIRMAN	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL WARD	TREASURER	10.00	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	$245,740	$288,365	$205,584	$-42,625
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data