Wordplay Cincy (EIN 453969713) - 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

2012

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

Wordplay Cincy, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $271K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $1.3M represent 56 months of operating reserves.

Mission

WordPlay Cincy sparks storytelling through creative expression and arts in healing with Cincinnatis young people to cultivate belonging, celebrate our strengths, and empower the community in its pursuit of social justice.

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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 $177,077

Program Service Revenue $70,734

Investment Income $212

Other Revenue $23,439

TOTAL REVENUE $271,462

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $27,749

Salaries & Benefits $176,913

Fundraising Expenses $15,218

Program Expenses $148,129

Other Expenses $92,253

TOTAL EXPENSES $296,915

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$271,462	$362,673	-0.3%
Expenses	$296,915	$569,522	-0.5%
Net Income	$-25,453	$-206,849	-0.9%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Amy Tuttle	Director	40.00	Highest	$89,000	$0	$89,000
Aaron Parker	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joe Moorman	Board Emeritus	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Strunk	Trustee	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tina Macon	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Timm West	Board Emeritus	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Govinda Davis	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Manuel Iris	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kristen Copeland	Secretary	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Brice Mickey	Co-Chair	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Steve Yandell	Vice Chair	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
John Espy	Treasurer	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Qeiara Fuller	Co-Chair	0.00	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
2024	$271,462	$296,915	$1,559,527	$-25,453
2023	$362,673	$569,522	$1,596,674	$-206,849
2022	$710,678	$555,837	$1,809,166	$154,841
2021	$629,774	$376,201	$1,612,680	$253,573
2021	$600,156	$375,200	$1,583,063	$224,956
2020	$531,651	$590,442	$961,832	$-58,791
2020	$930,706	$590,442	$1,360,887	$340,264
2019	$1,047,162	$513,327	$749,888	$533,835
2018	$323,996	$330,530	$222,188	$-6,534

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