Ralph Ellison Foundation (EIN 464307782) - 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

Michael Owens

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

Ralph Ellison Foundation, founded in 2013, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $99K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $31K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

The Ralph Ellison Foundation connects communities, shapes culture, and shifts perspectives through literature, legacy, and the arts.

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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 $99,482

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $99,482

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $10,042

Program Expenses $2,023

Other Expenses $68,167

TOTAL EXPENSES $68,167

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$99,482	$65,766	+0.5%
Expenses	$68,167	$59,756	+0.1%
Net Income	$31,315	$6,010	+4.2%

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

N/A

Volunteers

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
Marguerita L Shaw	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Pamala Backen	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
George E Young Sr	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Russ Tallchief	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tara Williams	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marcus A Ude	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
George F Burnett	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Arthur G LeFrancois	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tracy A Floreani	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Jacobs	President	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Michael Owens	Executive Director	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Ryan D Kiesel	Vice President	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Juan S Price	Treasurer	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
April B Coffin	Secretary	1.00	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
2022	$99,482	$68,167	$74,485	$31,315
2021	$65,766	$59,756	$43,170	$6,010
2020	$87,376	$94,026	$37,160	$-6,650

Ralph Ellison Foundation