PUBLIC DESIGN STUDIO (EIN 481254410) - 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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN PETERSON

Phone

4158618200

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

PUBLIC DESIGN STUDIO, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit that reported $224K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $205K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

- PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE PROVIDES THE KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORK NECESSARY TO LEVERAGE THE DESIGN OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AS A TOOL FOR SOCIAL GAIN.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $223,576

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2

Other Revenue $593

TOTAL REVENUE $224,171

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $67,284

Program Expenses $131,586

Other Expenses $182,166

TOTAL EXPENSES $205,166

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$224,171	$144,149	+0.6%
Expenses	$205,166	$114,567	+0.8%
Net Income	$19,005	$29,582	-0.4%

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

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
JOHN PETERSON	FOUNDER & BOARD TRUSTEE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID MECKEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL BOROSKY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE EIZENBERG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB RORBES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAWRENCE WILKINSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2018	$224,171	$205,166	$34,763	$19,005
2017	$144,149	$114,567	$44,138	$29,582

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