Manifest Creative Research Gallery (EIN 421640342) - 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

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jason Franz

Phone

5138613638

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

Manifest Creative Research Gallery, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 106% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.1M, a strong 76% operating margin.

Mission

Manifest offers quality exhibits, studio programs, and publications of the visual arts engaging students, professionals, and the public.

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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 $2,510,538

Program Service Revenue $267,189

Investment Income $42,671

Other Revenue $14,815

TOTAL REVENUE $2,835,213

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $225,942

Fundraising Expenses $162,062

Program Expenses $459,530

Other Expenses $318,153

TOTAL EXPENSES $694,278

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,835,213	$1,378,115	+1.1%
Expenses	$694,278	$681,421	+0.0%
Net Income	$2,140,935	$696,694	+2.1%

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

$61,448

Total Directors

$61,448

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jason Franz	VP/Board Member	40.00	Officer Director Highest	$61,448	$0	$61,448
Christopher Coy	Board President	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Adam Bloomfield	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrew Beiting	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brigid O'Kane	Sec/Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carrie Pollock	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Blackorby	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Gentry	Treas/Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Tracy	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Janelle Kelpe	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Melissa Lusk	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Shipp	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carole Winters	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
2024	$2,835,213	$694,278	$4,531,179	$2,140,935
2023	$1,378,115	$681,421	$2,351,911	$696,694
2022	$571,306	$467,486	$1,568,927	$103,820
2021	$411,627	$286,361	$1,129,485	$125,266
2020	$369,541	$259,228	$450,732	$110,313
2019	$352,145	$304,747	$181,242	$47,398
2018	$302,623	$305,986	$137,694	$-3,363

Manifest Creative Research Gallery