KNIFE RIGHTS INC (EIN 743197990) - 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

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DOUGLAS S RITTER

Phone

6024762702

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

KNIFE RIGHTS INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $297K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $331K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

LOBBYING FOR KNIFE AND EDGED TOOLED USERS ACROSS THE US THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.

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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 $279,775

Program Service Revenue $17,170

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $296,945

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $75,605

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $304,973

Other Expenses $255,144

TOTAL EXPENSES $330,749

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$296,945	$356,164	-0.2%
Expenses	$330,749	$298,578	+0.1%
Net Income	$-33,804	$57,586	-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

$15,050

Total Directors

$15,050

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DOUGLAS S RITTER	CHAIRMAN/CEO	35.00	Officer Director	$15,050	$0	$15,050
ALAN ROMANIA	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ETHAN BECKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER BROWNELL	DIRECTOR	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	$296,945	$330,749	$310,242	$-33,804
2023	$356,164	$298,578	$344,046	$57,586
2022	$363,758	$245,746	$293,944	$118,012
2021	$286,400	$201,386	$175,932	$85,014
2020	$258,230	$201,865	$89,670	$56,365
2019	$312,304	$318,012	$22,699	$-5,708
2018	$280,369	$309,847	$28,407	$-29,478

KNIFE RIGHTS INC