FREEDOM ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER (EIN 461476978) - 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

Principal Officer

Andrew Gibson

Phone

3147953803

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FREEDOM ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $193K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Freedom Arts and Education Center creates artistic academic and advancement opportunities to feed heal and teach the youth of St. Louis. Since 2012 we have supported youth through accessible community arts programs educational resources academic enrichment and tutoring in-school advocacy job opportunities and mentoring.

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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 $189,903

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $3,500

TOTAL REVENUE $193,403

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $70,285

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $0

Other Expenses $121,237

TOTAL EXPENSES $191,522

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$193,403	$210,651	-0.1%
Expenses	$191,522	$205,596	-0.1%
Net Income	$1,881	$5,055	-0.6%

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

$68,001

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Toni Connors	Board President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emanuel Powell	Board Vice President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tia Byrd	Board Treasurer	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carlos Burgos	Board Secretary	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lucy Grimshaw	Board Member	2.00	Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Andrew Gibson	Executive Director	40.00	Key Emp	$26,188	$0	$26,188
Ismael Dela Cruz	Director of Program Integrity	38.00	Key Emp	$24,963	$0	$24,963
Nicole Ellis	Lead Teaching Artist	15.00	Key Emp	$16,850	$0	$16,850

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	$193,403	$191,522	$8,730	$1,881
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$216,773	$214,308	$5,772	$2,465
2022	$150,963	$172,593	$8,098	$-21,630
2021	$220,616	$248,425	$27,989	$-27,809

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