Authoring Action (EIN 383707584) - 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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lynn Rhoades

Phone

3367491317

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Authoring Action, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $399K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $63K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

To transform the lives of youth and adults through the power of creative writing, spoken word, visual and media arts, film-making and leadership education that promotes positive systemic change.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $383,846

Program Service Revenue $7,700

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $7,920

TOTAL REVENUE $399,466

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $170,740

Fundraising Expenses $10,921

Program Expenses $160,228

Other Expenses $165,912

TOTAL EXPENSES $336,652

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$399,466	$316,451	+0.3%
Expenses	$336,652	$280,901	+0.2%
Net Income	$62,814	$35,550	+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

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

$49,800

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lynn Rhoades	Executive Director	040.00	Officer	$49,800	$0	$49,800
Deborah Randolph	Chair	002.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lauranita Katende	Treasurer	002.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Corlis Sellers	Vice-Chair	002.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Camille French	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bob Moyer	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Benton Williams	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alexandra Hoskins	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Keri Epps	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Barnes	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ralph Meadows	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ron VonBurg	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Calvin Gardner	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gene Morris	Board Member	001.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$399,466	$336,652	$118,110	$62,814
2023	$316,451	$280,901	$56,412	$35,550
2022	$228,126	$233,204	$24,273	$-5,078
2021	$255,299	$230,780	$25,447	$24,519
2020	$245,923	$280,972	$25,608	$-35,049

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