SANKOFA MS FOR CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (EIN 455206658) - 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

2012

Legal Domicile

Phone

9183405330

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SANKOFA MS FOR CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE AND IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS AN ACADEMICALLY ENRICHED CURRICULUM IN A SAFE, SECURE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT.

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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 $1,250,535

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $57,630

TOTAL REVENUE $1,308,165

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $609,995

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,019,409

Other Expenses $613,410

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,223,405

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,308,165	$897,172	+0.5%
Expenses	$1,223,405	$880,479	+0.4%
Net Income	$84,760	$16,693	+4.1%

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

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

$60,000

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEBORAH BROWN	HEAD OF SCHOOL	40.00	Key Emp	$60,000	$0	$60,000
MARVIN GIBSON	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTORIA WILLIAMS	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GWYNN GRINDSTAFF	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY HARRIS	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer 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	$1,308,165	$1,223,405	$330,256	$84,760
2024	$897,172	$880,479	$273,256	$16,693
2023	$910,192	$812,452	$242,498	$97,740
2022	$601,749	$632,458	$117,575	$-30,709
2021	$649,682	$607,794	$165,259	$41,888
2020	$659,945	$630,452	$98,422	$29,493
2019	$641,109	$641,966	$82,341	$-857
2018	$662,853	$663,317	$61,878	$-464

SANKOFA MS FOR CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS