Transit Books

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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

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Transit Books is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $850K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 246% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $185K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

Transit Books is a nonprofit publisher of international and American literature, based in Oakland, California. We're committed to the discovery and promotion of enduring works that carry readers across borders and communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $623,492 Revenue: $732,794

Transit Books published eight books by authors from six countries, including Laurent Mauvigniers THE BIRTHDAY PARTY (France), Brigitte Reimanns SIBLINGS (Germany), Tezer zls COLD NIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD (Turkey), Betina Birkjrs MONSTER-SCARED (Denmark), Ahn Jaesuns THE TAILOR SHOP AT THE INTERSECTION (South Korea), Jon Fosses A SHINING (Norway), Jon Fosses SEPTOLOGY (PB) (Norway), and Kang Young-Sooks AT NIGHT HE LIFTS WEIGHTS (South Korea). In addition, THE BIRTHDAY PARTY was longlisted for the International Booker Prize, COLD NIGHTS OF CHILDHOOD won a NBCC Award, and Jon Fosse was named the Nobel Laureate in Literature.

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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 $116,795

Program Service Revenue $732,794

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $849,589

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $92,736

Fundraising Expenses $14,524

Program Expenses $623,492

Other Expenses $572,037

TOTAL EXPENSES $664,773

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$849,589	$245,885	+2.5%
Expenses	$664,773	$235,107	+1.8%
Net Income	$184,816	$10,778	+16.1%

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

$35,918

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Adam Levy	Executive Dir.	20.00	Officer	$35,918	$0	$35,918
Jennifer Menendez	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Beverly Mislang	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Silvia Oviedo	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ashley Levy	Director	20.00	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	$849,589	$664,773	$585,300	$184,816
2022	$245,885	$235,107	$223,843	$10,778
2020	$220,472	$139,770	$160,650	$80,702