FAUST PARK FOUNDATION FKA FRIENDS OF THE CAROUSEL (EIN 431245971) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBERT HOFFMAN

Phone

3146158344

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FAUST PARK FOUNDATION FKA FRIENDS OF THE CAROUSEL, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $264K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 63% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $74K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

OPERATION OF ANTIQUE CAROUSEL FOR THE BENEFIT OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY RESIDENTS.

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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 $8,051

Program Service Revenue $205,115

Investment Income $4,271

Other Revenue $46,465

TOTAL REVENUE $263,902

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $85,243

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $189,505

Other Expenses $104,262

TOTAL EXPENSES $189,505

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$263,902	$161,766	+0.6%
Expenses	$189,505	$200,351	-0.1%
Net Income	$74,397	$-38,585	-2.9%

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

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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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NORA AMATO	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
GINNY MCCOOK	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARANN LEONARD	SECRETARY	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT HOFFMAN	CO-CHAIR	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL FLOTKEN	TREASURER	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY SARDINA	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSE FRANCIS	COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC JOHNSON	COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE	Director	$0	$0	$0
GUINN HINMAN	COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOLLY BUTTERWORTH	COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE	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	$263,902	$189,505	$569,030	$74,397
2024	$161,766	$200,351	$494,937	$-38,585
2023	$136,171	$145,932	$533,218	$-9,761
2022	$181,496	$171,957	$549,218	$9,539
2021	$124,139	$151,641	$543,211	$-27,502
2020	$32,476	$76,937	$554,807	$-44,461
2019	$121,157	$97,399	$598,981	$23,758
2018	$117,442	$91,632	$575,351	$25,810

FAUST PARK FOUNDATION FKA FRIENDS OF THE CAROUSEL