CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY (EIN 311793396) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DONALD SHERMAN

Phone

5132365942

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $148K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 40% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $200K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company is to keep alive the spirit of Black Theatre by offering top-notch theatrical productions, performance and employment opportunities, childrenss theatre, educational

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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 $78,863

Program Service Revenue $21,505

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $47,480

TOTAL REVENUE $147,848

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $95,804

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $103,936

Other Expenses $103,936

TOTAL EXPENSES $199,740

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$147,848	$244,552	-0.4%
Expenses	$199,740	$162,026	+0.2%
Net Income	$-51,892	$82,526	-1.6%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Donald Sherman	Executive Director	4.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jackie Jackson	President	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Avery Hammonds	Board	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Harris	Board	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Humpries	Board	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wendell Young	Board	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Richardson	Board	1.00	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	$147,848	$199,740	$29,008	$-51,892
2024	$244,552	$162,026	$30,880	$82,526

CINCINNATI BLACK THEATRE COMPANY