Gravity A Center for Contemplative Activism (EIN 461925075) - 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

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Christopher Heuertz

Phone

4025166116

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

Gravity A Center for Contemplative Activism, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit that reported $176K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $242K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 38% operating deficit.

Mission

We exist to nurture the integral connection between mysticism and activism. Gravity grounds social engagement in Christian contemplative spirituality, to do good, better by facilitating contemplative retreats, spiritual direction, and pilgrimage to places of religious significance as well as places marked by profound pain and hope. Our aim is to support the development of Christian consciousness in the 21st century by making contemplative practices accessible to individuals, communities and organizations that engage the challenging social justice perils of our time.

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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 $133,138

Program Service Revenue $42,280

Investment Income $161

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $175,579

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $450

Salaries & Benefits $188,373

Fundraising Expenses $26,929

Program Expenses $152,116

Other Expenses $52,753

TOTAL EXPENSES $241,576

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$175,579	$186,343	-0.1%
Expenses	$241,576	$334,658	-0.3%
Net Income	$-65,997	$-148,315	-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

$175,184

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Christopher Heuertz	Treasurer	40.00	Director	$75,660	$15,253	$90,913
Phileena Heuertz	Secretary	40.00	Director	$69,467	$14,804	$84,271
Christopher Ferebee	Vice Chair	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
George Mekhail	Chairman	1.00	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
2022	$175,579	$241,576	No data	$-65,997
2021	$186,343	$334,658	$67,229	$-148,315
2020	$430,041	$420,695	$219,284	$9,346
2019	$514,707	$493,591	$214,621	$21,116
2018	$418,468	$427,943	$194,964	$-9,475

Gravity A Center for Contemplative Activism