CINESTORY INC (EIN 364169083) - 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

1995

Legal Domicile

Phone

3239000502

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CINESTORY INC, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $320K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

CineStory is dedicated to nurturing emerging screenwriters and TV writers through its annual screenwriting contests, retreats and residencies.

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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 $10,427

Program Service Revenue $309,507

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $319,934

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $102,790

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $200,658

Other Expenses $211,423

TOTAL EXPENSES $314,213

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$319,934	$255,193	+0.3%
Expenses	$314,213	$223,995	+0.4%
Net Income	$5,721	$31,198	-0.8%

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

$49,867

Total Directors

$17,167

Key Employees

$38,124

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lisanne Sartor	President	15.00	Officer Director	$17,167	$0	$17,167
Michael Salort	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chandus T Jackson	Sponsorship Chair	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Derrick Pete	Board Development Chair	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Colette Sartor	Executive Director	15.00	Officer	$32,700	$0	$32,700
Mark Fergus	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Willie Hagan	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emeritus	Amy Salko Roberston	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Pam Suseniehl	Emiritus	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Leah Estrin	Creative Director	10.00	Key Emp	$14,250	$0	$14,250
Rajiv Reddy	Creative Director	10.00	Key Emp	$23,874	$0	$23,874

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	$319,934	$314,213	$144,458	$5,721
2024	$255,193	$223,995	$138,737	$31,198
2023	$219,328	$210,455	$107,538	$8,873
2022	$183,634	$182,627	$73,955	$1,007
2020	$153,991	$115,033	$72,470	$38,958
2019	$160,130	$145,154	$30,311	$14,976
2018	$158,216	$144,439	$24,039	$13,777

CINESTORY INC