STEBENS CHILDREN'S THEATRE (EIN 421272073) - 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

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TOM BALLMER

Phone

6414249802

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STEBENS CHILDREN'S THEATRE, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $254K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $287K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE THEATRE ARTS AND PROVIDE NORTH IOWA WITH HIGH QUALITY, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

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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 $65,689

Program Service Revenue $159,953

Investment Income $2,141

Other Revenue $26,125

TOTAL REVENUE $253,908

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $163,831

Fundraising Expenses $23,420

Program Expenses $200,542

Other Expenses $122,897

TOTAL EXPENSES $286,728

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$253,908	$275,263	-0.1%
Expenses	$286,728	$271,029	+0.1%
Net Income	$-32,820	$4,234	-8.8%

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

190

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

Total Directors

$17,137

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TOM BALLMER	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Director	$17,137	$0	$17,137
TALITHA ALLEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLY BHANGOO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT BRADLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE FRYE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LIZ ILES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LORI RATTAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER SCHLITTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA SOIFER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL BARTHOLOMEW	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SID BOHLS	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRIGID CHRISTIANSON	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON LERDAL	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$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	$253,908	$286,728	$344,959	$-32,820
2024	$275,263	$271,029	$362,592	$4,234
2023	$254,683	$261,642	$388,031	$-6,959
2022	$249,657	$254,156	$375,107	$-4,499
2021	$231,123	$241,981	$406,951	$-10,858
2020	$211,084	$213,973	$404,444	$-2,889
2019	$222,062	$238,993	$391,379	$-16,931

STEBENS CHILDREN'S THEATRE