The Williams Project (EIN 473954408) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ryan Purcell

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Williams Project, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $266K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $395K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 48% operating deficit.

Mission

Onstage and in the way we produce, The Feast creates an aesthetically and materially abundant American Theatre. We present professional theatre to the general public.

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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 $214,920

Program Service Revenue $44,115

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $6,888

TOTAL REVENUE $265,923

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $243,928

Fundraising Expenses $23,837

Program Expenses $196,985

Other Expenses $150,836

TOTAL EXPENSES $394,764

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$265,923	$341,639	-0.2%
Expenses	$394,764	$380,903	+0.0%
Net Income	$-128,841	$-39,264	+2.3%

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

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

$82,700

Total Directors

$41,350

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ryan Purcell	President	0.25	Officer Director	$41,350	$0	$41,350
Ellen Abram	Executive Director	30.00	Officer	$41,350	$0	$41,350
Reggie D White	Board Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Vanessa Resler	Board Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jenn Brandon	Board Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Albert Wang	Board Member	0.25	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	$265,923	$394,764	$46,729	$-128,841
2022	$341,639	$380,903	$145,675	$-39,264
2021	$270,390	$202,239	$184,909	$68,151

The Williams Project