National Association of Black Storytellers Inc (EIN 521752103) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1990

Legal Domicile

Phone

4109471117

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

National Association of Black Storytellers Inc, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $349K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 106% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $305K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

The National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. served over 1,087 students, provided opportunities to 6 artists, and provided opportunity to experience professional storytelling to over 150 individuals. See Schedule O.

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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 $285,648

Program Service Revenue $63,671

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $349,319

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $24,500

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $228,968

Other Expenses $280,459

TOTAL EXPENSES $304,959

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$349,319	$169,718	+1.1%
Expenses	$304,959	$245,017	+0.2%
Net Income	$44,360	$-75,299	-1.6%

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

$24,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Vanora Legaux	Executive Dir.	30.00	Officer	$24,500	$0	$24,500
Linda Goss	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jimmy Caldwell	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr David Fakunle	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chetter Galloway	Vice President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Regina Holmes	Secretary	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Keopeia Merrill	President	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Patricia Smart	Director	3.00	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
2025	$349,319	$304,959	$190,206	$44,360
2023	$351,684	$211,048	$221,145	$140,636

National Association of Black Storytellers Inc