THE MIDWEST WRITING CENTER (EIN 421126078) - 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

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RYAN COLLINS

Phone

3097327330

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE MIDWEST WRITING CENTER, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $111K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 74% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $716K represent 78 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES LITERARY PROGRAMS FOR ADULT AND YOUTH WRITERS THROUGH VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS IN THE QUAD CITY AREA.

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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 $67,674

Program Service Revenue $15,219

Investment Income $27,860

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $110,753

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $57,225

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $69,192

Other Expenses $54,867

TOTAL EXPENSES $112,092

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$110,753	$420,221	-0.7%
Expenses	$112,092	$92,254	+0.2%
Net Income	$-1,339	$327,967	-1.0%

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

N/A

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

$33,497

Total Directors

$33,497

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
EMILY KINGERY	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
XIXUAN COLLINS	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILIP GOLDFARB STYRT	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY POSATERI	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN COLLINS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	30.00	Officer Director	$33,497	$0	$33,497
ANGELA CAMPBELL	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN COLLINS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TARA FOLTZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HANNAH BLASER GOTT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SETH HANKINS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ONNICA MARQUEZ	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETH PAUL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN TURNER	BOARD MEMBER	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$110,753	$112,092	$716,058	$-1,339
2022	$420,221	$92,254	$662,359	$327,967

THE MIDWEST WRITING CENTER