The National Neon Sign Museum (EIN 474053295) - 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

Phone

3605677412

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The National Neon Sign Museum, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $120K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Social enlightenment of the past

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,899

Program Service Revenue $114,431

Investment Income $4

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $120,334

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $35,369

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $62,436

Other Expenses $90,165

TOTAL EXPENSES $125,534

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$120,334	$129,537	-0.1%
Expenses	$125,534	$113,640	+0.1%
Net Income	$-5,200	$15,897	-1.3%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Chris Zukin	Board Member at Large	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kirsten Benko	Board Chair	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nicholas Benko	Board Member at Large	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Benko	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Connie Thomasian	Secretary	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Travis Nelson	Treasurer	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Phil Needham	Vice President	0.00	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
2025	$120,334	$125,534	$38,068	$-5,200
2024	$129,537	$113,640	$33,603	$15,897
2023	$94,060	$100,350	$7,203	$-6,290
2022	$106,392	$108,205	$32,428	$-1,813
2021	$46,804	$69,131	$45,046	$-22,327
2020	$26,172	$43,895	$27,323	$-17,723
2019	$60,925	$66,364	$29,955	$-5,439
2018	$15,166	$17,976	$5,994	$-2,810

The National Neon Sign Museum