THE ESSENTIAL THEATRE (EIN 521749748) - 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

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SRobert Morgan

Phone

2023280569

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE ESSENTIAL THEATRE, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit that reported $246K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $220K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

The organization produces programs for youth and young adults in the Washington DC, metropolitan area that promote interdisplinary education and positive levels of self-esteem.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $235,457

Program Service Revenue $10,388

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $245,845

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $201,344

Other Expenses $219,726

TOTAL EXPENSES $219,726

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$245,845	$288,456	-0.1%
Expenses	$219,726	$225,400	0.0%
Net Income	$26,119	$63,056	-0.6%

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
SRobert Morgan	President-pro tem	30.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LeJuan F Martin Esq	Secretary	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
Harrine Freeman	Treasurer	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alexander Hunter	Trustee	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chimera Thompson	Trustee	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
Anntoinette White-Richardson	Trustee	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
Calondra D Tibbs	Trustee	N/A	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
2025	$245,845	$219,726	$102,678	$26,119
2024	$288,456	$225,400	$76,193	$63,056
2023	$399,448	$309,113	$138,558	$90,335
2022	$391,632	$304,103	$92,271	$87,529
2021	$241,923	$199,052	$46,302	$42,871

THE ESSENTIAL THEATRE