SMALLMATTERS INSTITUTE INC

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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

ROY ALLEN

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

SMALLMATTERS INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2015, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $25K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 57% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $339K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1279% operating deficit.

Mission

A RESEARCH AND TESTING CENTER FOR SOCIAL CHANGEMAKING. USING SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND FINANCIAL FACTORS TO DISCOVER CREATIVE COMMUNITY-ORIENTED SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $165,871 Revenue: $21,804

PUBLISHING OF ARTS MAGAZINE FOR ROCHESTER, NY AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Program 2

Expenses: $149,424

UNITE FOR NATURE PROVIDES CAPITAL. TECHNICAL ASISTANCE AND LAND USE BEST PRACTICES TO SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND NOT FOR PROFITS TO FOSTER SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN NATURE...

UNITE FOR NATURE PROVIDES CAPITAL. TECHNICAL ASISTANCE AND LAND USE BEST PRACTICES TO SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND NOT FOR PROFITS TO FOSTER SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN NATURE MANAGEMENT

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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 $2,700

Program Service Revenue $21,804

Investment Income $77

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $24,581

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $63,125

Salaries & Benefits $9,625

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $315,295

Other Expenses $266,332

TOTAL EXPENSES $339,082

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$24,581	$56,707	-0.6%
Expenses	$339,082	$118,213	+1.9%
Net Income	$-314,501	$-61,506	+4.1%

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

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

Total Directors

$9,625

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BENJAMIN ALLEN	DIRECTOR	20.00	Director	$9,625	$0	$9,625
SCOTT M MANSON	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROY ALLEN	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer 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
2022	$24,581	$339,082	$58,524	$-314,501
2021	$56,707	$118,213	$23,084	$-61,506