Museum of the Cherokee People (EIN 560944327) - 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

1969

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Shana Bushyhead Condill

Phone

8284973481

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Museum of the Cherokee People, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 44% operating deficit.

Mission

To preserve an perpetuate the history, culture and stories of the Cherokee People.

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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 $1,211,610

Program Service Revenue $408,328

Investment Income $49,450

Other Revenue $236,592

TOTAL REVENUE $1,905,980

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,415,819

Fundraising Expenses $384,268

Program Expenses $1,990,823

Other Expenses $1,132,823

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,747,392

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,905,980	$2,051,959	-0.1%
Expenses	$2,747,392	$2,517,198	+0.1%
Net Income	$-841,412	$-465,239	+0.8%

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

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

$144,270

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Shana Bushyhead Condill	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$127,249	$17,021	$144,270
Samantha Ferguson	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Anette Clappsaddle	Vice-President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Anita Lossiah	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Cory Blankenship	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Perry Shell	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Zane Wachacha	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marie Junaluska	member	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
2024	$1,905,980	$2,747,392	$5,102,995	$-841,412
2023	$2,051,959	$2,517,198	$5,891,555	$-465,239
2022	$1,619,931	$2,499,066	$6,374,483	$-879,135
2021	$1,829,995	$1,920,364	$7,226,404	$-90,369
2020	$1,681,959	$1,770,500	$7,255,814	$-88,541
2019	$2,229,413	$1,804,409	$7,440,695	$425,004
2018	$1,829,043	$1,834,755	$6,857,434	$-5,712

Museum of the Cherokee People