BEHIND THE SCENES FOUNDATION

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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

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LORI RUBINSTEIN

Phone

2122441421

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BEHIND THE SCENES FOUNDATION, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Public Safety sector that reported $417K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $544K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

BEHIND THE SCENES PROVIDES GRANTS TO ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS IN NEED DUE TO SERIOUS ILLNESS, INJURY, OR NATURAL DISASTER AND FOR COUNSELING OR ADDICTION REHAB. THE ORGANIZATION'S MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE PROVIDES TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY WORKERS AND PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $319,166 Revenue: $45,860

BEHIND THE SCENES ("BTS") PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS, OR THEIR IMMEDIATE DEPENDENT FAMILY MEMBERS, WHO ARE SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED. GRANTS ARE AWARDED...

BEHIND THE SCENES ("BTS") PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS, OR THEIR IMMEDIATE DEPENDENT FAMILY MEMBERS, WHO ARE SERIOUSLY ILL OR INJURED. GRANTS ARE AWARDED WHICH MAY BE USED FOR BASIC LIVING AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. ANYONE WHO HAS EARNED THEIR LIVING IN THE INDUSTRY FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS, WHETHER BEHIND THE CURTAIN BEHIND THE CAMERA, ON THE ROAD, OR FOR ONE OF THE COMPANIES WHO MANUFACTURE AND SUPPLY ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MAY APPLY FOR A GRANT. SINCE THE FIRST GRANT IN 2006, BEHIND THE SCENES HAS AWARDED OVER 1,700,000 TO PAY NECESSITIES SUCH AS RENT/MORTGAGE, UTILITIES, MEDICATIONS, DOCTOR VISITS, AND HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS. BEHIND THE SCENES BRINGS HELP AND HOPE TO OUR COLLEAGUES IN THEIR DARKEST HOURS. THE BTS COUNSELING FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS THAT MAY BE USED TO INITIATE OR SUPPORT ONGOING COUNSELING OR TO PARTICIPATE IN AN IN-PATIENT OR OUT-PATIENT RECOVERY PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE THOSE DEALING WITH DEPRESSION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER ISSUES TO SEEK HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE BTS NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF FUND ASSISTS THOSE SEVERELY IMPACTED BY A NATURAL DISASTER WITH A SMALL GRANT FOR IMMEDIATE BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICATION OR TOILETRIES. THE BTS MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE PROVIDES TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY WORKERS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

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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 $304,341

Program Service Revenue $45,860

Investment Income $62,851

Other Revenue $3,639

TOTAL REVENUE $416,691

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $123,097

Salaries & Benefits $296,782

Fundraising Expenses $110,197

Program Expenses $319,166

Other Expenses $123,899

TOTAL EXPENSES $543,778

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$416,691	$485,902	-0.1%
Expenses	$543,778	$599,385	-0.1%
Net Income	$-127,087	$-113,483	+0.1%

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

$104,820

Total Directors