Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Inc (EIN 461973968) - 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

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Kate Ristau

Phone

8606980536

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Inc, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $597K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $561K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

We are genre writers focusing on science fiction and fantasy, fostering a diverse professional community committed to inclusion, empowerment and outreach.

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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 $257,180

Program Service Revenue $273,254

Investment Income $65,777

Other Revenue $643

TOTAL REVENUE $596,854

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,033

Salaries & Benefits $223,574

Fundraising Expenses $9,497

Program Expenses $402,632

Other Expenses $326,948

TOTAL EXPENSES $560,555

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$596,854	$496,897	+0.2%
Expenses	$560,555	$492,429	+0.1%
Net Income	$36,299	$4,468	+7.1%

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

850

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
Jeffe Kennedy	President	14.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Murphy	Vice President	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Erin Hartshorn	CFO	22.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jasmine Gower	Secretary	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Christine Taylor-Butler	At-Large	3.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Monica Valentinelli	At-Large	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jordan Kurella	At-Large	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Phoebe Barton	At-Large	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chelsea Mueller	At-Large	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jose Pablo Iriarte	At-Large	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Remy Nakamura	At-Large	1.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$596,854	$560,555	$1,751,499	$36,299
2022	$496,897	$492,429	$1,629,000	$4,468
2021	$526,990	$580,256	$1,686,632	$-53,266
2020	$477,012	$479,181	$1,634,747	$-2,169
2019	$539,335	$497,098	$1,652,387	$42,237
2018	$552,397	$393,438	$1,571,960	$158,959

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Inc