COLUMBUS COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL (EIN 581493462) - 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

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELEAH EVERS

Phone

9102076082

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

COLUMBUS COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL, founded in 1982, is a micro nonprofit that reported $16K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $18K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE RESOURCES & ASSISTANCE TO THE ILLITERATE & LOW LITERATE

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,407

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $16,407

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $6,898

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $18,419

Other Expenses $11,521

TOTAL EXPENSES $18,419

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$16,407	$24,078	-0.3%
Expenses	$18,419	$18,787	0.0%
Net Income	$-2,012	$5,291	-1.4%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MELEAH C EVERS	BOARD CHARIPERSON	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENDA CHESTNUT	BOARD MEMBER	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY G GOWENS	AUDITOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
OTTIE S JACKSON	EDUCTION COMM	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA FETHERSON	FINANCE COMM	Director	$0	$0	$0
MORRIS PRIDGEN	AUDIT CHAIR	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANNE WARD	PROGRAM/PLAN	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYN WARD	SECRETARY	Director	$0	$0	$0
ETTA BALDWIN	BOARD MEMBER	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	$16,407	$18,419	$16,843	$-2,012
2023	$24,078	$18,787	$18,950	$5,291
2022	$15,769	$25,863	$13,798	$-10,094
2021	$12,155	$21,169	$23,796	$-9,014
2020	$15,062	$20,576	$32,480	$-5,514
2019	$19,287	$18,327	$37,914	$960
2018	$24,491	$27,719	$37,077	$-3,228

COLUMBUS COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL