GAFA STUDIOS (EIN 471644521) - 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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ALISON DUTKA JONES

Phone

9105068105

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GAFA STUDIOS, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $226K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $218K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE LESSONS AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DANCE STUDENTS.

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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 $207,385

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $7

Other Revenue $19,032

TOTAL REVENUE $226,424

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,600

Salaries & Benefits $70,710

Fundraising Expenses $16,005

Program Expenses $176,551

Other Expenses $124,489

TOTAL EXPENSES $217,926

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$226,424	$203,545	+0.1%
Expenses	$217,926	$180,872	+0.2%
Net Income	$8,498	$22,673	-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

N/A

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

$32,550

Total Directors

$6,957

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MELANIE DUBEL	SECRETARY	5.00	Director	$6,957	$0	$6,957
TAMARA NELSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD DUTKA	CHAIRPERSON	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISON DUTKA JONES	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$24,000	$0	$24,000
LINDA DUTKA	TREASURER	20.00	Officer	$8,550	$0	$8,550

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	$226,424	$217,926	$115,159	$8,498
2023	$203,545	$180,872	$106,365	$22,673
2022	$180,548	$141,751	$83,692	$38,797

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