FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY

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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

1892

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LIZZIE SINCLAIR

Phone

4797830229

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY, founded in 1892, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 72% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACCESS TO INFORMATION INCLUDING HIGH INTEREST/HIGH DEMAND BOOKS, MULTIMEDIA MATERIALS, PROGRAMS, EXHIBITS, AND ON-LINE RESOURCES TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,456,620 Revenue: $3,686,068

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

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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 $159,922

Program Service Revenue $3,686,068

Investment Income $7,904

Other Revenue $140,702

TOTAL REVENUE $3,994,596

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,806,078

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $4,456,620

Other Expenses $1,650,542

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,456,620

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,994,596	$14,262,833	-0.7%
Expenses	$4,456,620	$4,009,330	+0.1%
Net Income	$-462,024	$10,253,503	-1.0%

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

104

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	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TYLER ARMSTRONG	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHIRLEY HARTWIG	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER HOOKS	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MADELINE MARTINEZ	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LIZZIE SINCLAIR	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY SKYPALA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY WANN	TRUSTEE	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	$3,994,596	$4,456,620	$13,257,035	$-462,024
2023	$14,262,833	$4,009,330	$13,993,318	$10,253,503
2022	$3,589,035	$3,371,965	$3,548,274	$217,070
2021	$3,424,796	$2,862,060	$2,977,372	$562,736
2020	$2,965,756	$2,962,089	$2,902,299	$3,667
2019	$3,056,592	$3,048,921	$2,667,340	$7,671
2018	$3,010,958	$2,949,638	$2,726,982	$61,320