AMERICAN IDEAS AND DESIGNS INC D/B/A GREENING AMERICA (EIN 521923091) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Tuckman-Chang Vulnerability Assessment

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CARL D COSTELLO

Phone

7038196340

Tax Period

2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

AMERICAN IDEAS AND DESIGNS INC D/B/A GREENING AMERICA, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit that reported $136K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 66% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $170K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVE IS TO HELP THE AMERICAN PUBLIC INCREASE PROFIT AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY INFORMED DECISION ABOUT ENERGY AND RESOURCE-EFFICIENT DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $12

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $12

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $175,142

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $72,981

Other Expenses $24,326

TOTAL EXPENSES $199,468

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$12	$36,306	-1.0%
Expenses	$199,468	$195,685	+0.0%
Net Income	$-199,456	$-159,379	+0.3%

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

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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

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

$166,999

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WILLIAM BROWNING	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN CLARK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK GINSBERG	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT SKLAR	SECRETARY/TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN SLONE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARL COSTELLO	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer	$141,999	$25,000	$166,999

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
2020	$12	$199,468	No data	$-199,456
2019	$36,306	$195,685	$201,918	$-159,379
2018	$135,758	$169,909	$359,203	$-34,151

AMERICAN IDEAS AND DESIGNS INC D/B/A GREENING AMERICA