The African American Children's Book Project (EIN 450522281) - 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

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

VANESSE LLOYD-SGAMBATI

Phone

2158772012

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

The African American Children's Book Project, founded in 1992, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $74K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $69K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

The non-profit was formed to promote and preserve childrens literature written by and / or about African Americans . Since its inceptiion , we have emphasized that a Book Opens Up A World Of Opportunites .

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $74,382

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $74,382

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $2,006

Other Expenses $67,462

TOTAL EXPENSES $69,468

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$74,382	$67,984	+0.1%
Expenses	$69,468	$57,153	+0.2%
Net Income	$4,914	$10,831	-0.5%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
VANESSE LLOYD-SGAMBATI	CEO	020.00	Officer Director Key Emp Highest	$0	$0	$0
HANIFAH FIELDS	TREASURE	004.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHEILA LOVE	DIRECTOR	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE GAYNUS	DIRECTOR	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CONSTANCE RAGSDALE	DIRECTOR	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DESIREE WELBORN WAYNE	DIRECTOR	002.00	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
2022	$74,382	$69,468	$26,011	$4,914

The African American Children's Book Project