DECATUR MAKERS INC (EIN 462802082) - 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

Kalia Morrison

Phone

6784281685

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DECATUR MAKERS INC, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $384K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $66K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

Decatur Makers is a community all-ages makerspace. Whether you're a tinkerer, artist, woodworker, engineer, sewer, welder, crafter, scientist, student, teacher, entrepreneur, or general dreamer and thinker, we'll empower you with new skills, a supportive & diverse community of fellow makers, and inspiring hands-on maker experiences. We welcome all makers regardless of background, race, gender, lifestyle, skill sets, experience, or age.

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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 $369,297

Program Service Revenue $15,187

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $384,484

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $207,829

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $252,515

Other Expenses $110,798

TOTAL EXPENSES $318,627

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$384,484	$296,354	+0.3%
Expenses	$318,627	$300,255	+0.1%
Net Income	$65,857	$-3,901	-17.9%

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

100

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

$167,100

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kalia Morrison	Executive Director	40	Director Highest	$83,550	$0	$167,100
Delucious Patterson	Treasurer	5	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Tommy Barrow	President	5	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
2025	$384,484	$318,627	$150,489	$65,857
2024	$296,354	$300,255	$119,329	$-3,901
2023	$280,612	$280,565	$148,176	$47
2022	$284,553	$292,398	$135,531	$-7,845
2021	$219,667	$223,904	$146,497	$-4,237
2020	$241,367	$209,629	$115,905	$31,738

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