Points North Institute

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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

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Benjamin Fowlie

Phone

2072003171

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Points North Institute, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 33% operating deficit.

Mission

Points North Institute inspires and supports the creators and audiences of documentary media.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,734,083 Revenue: $629,070

The Points North Institute is a launching pad for the next generation of nonfiction storytellers. We build a unique, interdisciplinary community of filmmakers, artists, journalists, industry leaders and local audiences, forming a creative hub where stories and talent are discovered, collaborations are born, and the future of nonfiction media is shaped. Our programs include the annual Camden International Film Festival and Points North Forum, as well as a growing suite of artist development initiatives: retreats, residencies, workshops and fellowships that nurture the careers of diverse nonfiction storytellers and help them develop a stronger artistic voice.

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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 $1,122,396

Program Service Revenue $629,906

Investment Income $49,929

Other Revenue $-836

TOTAL REVENUE $1,801,395

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $465,700

Salaries & Benefits $538,586

Fundraising Expenses $227,744

Program Expenses $1,734,083

Other Expenses $1,384,617

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,388,903

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,801,395	$1,928,266	-0.1%
Expenses	$2,388,903	$1,870,036	+0.3%
Net Income	$-587,508	$58,230	-11.1%

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

$72,903

Total Directors

$49,725

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Caroline von Kuhn	Chair	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Julia Metcalfe	Vice Chair	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rick Rector	Treasurer and Interim Executive Director	35.00	Officer Director	$49,725	$0	$49,725
Miguel Gomez-Ibanez	Secretary	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Aroneau	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
George Cooke	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alexander Jiga	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrea Meditch	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Monika Navarro	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Benjamin Fowlie	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$22,720	$458	$23,178
Sean Flynn	Program Director	40.00	Highest	$117,247	$5,500	$122,747

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	$1,801,395	$2,388,903	$1,320,050	$-587,508
2023	$1,928,266	$1,870,036	$1,868,917	$58,230
2022	$2,028,241	$1,626,094	$1,751,722	$402,147
2021	$1,770,861	$1,251,972	$1,316,546	$518,889
2020	$1,153,759	$845,466	$793,108	$308,293
2019	$968,629	$898,161	$337,388	$70,468
2018	$713,384	$845,253	$264,307	$-131,869