MERRILL ARTS CENTER (EIN 411833999) - 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

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BARBE MARSHALL HANSEN

Phone

6122014000

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MERRILL ARTS CENTER, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $216K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 20% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $255K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

TO CHAMPION THE ARTS.

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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 $116,382

Program Service Revenue $99,316

Investment Income $24

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $215,722

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $84,448

Fundraising Expenses $8,198

Program Expenses $189,034

Other Expenses $170,635

TOTAL EXPENSES $255,083

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$215,722	$180,478	+0.2%
Expenses	$255,083	$195,591	+0.3%
Net Income	$-39,361	$-15,113	+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

Volunteers

200

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

$60,439

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BARBE MARSHALL HANSEN	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$60,439	$0	$60,439
MARK GARTON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM MCGIBBON	SECRETARY &	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM TARNOW	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer 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
2024	$215,722	$255,083	$1,854,229	$-39,361
2023	$180,478	$195,591	$1,921,190	$-15,113
2022	$209,707	$193,142	$1,965,743	$16,565
2021	$226,640	$204,910	$1,976,896	$21,730
2020	$127,600	$282,461	$1,976,570	$-154,861
2018	$323,276	$396,698	$2,380,261	$-73,422

MERRILL ARTS CENTER