FOUNDATION FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION

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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

Phone

8316016576

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FOUNDATION FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $120K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $90K, a strong 75% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF COUNTERCULTURAL MOVEMENTSFROM THE BEAT GENERATION, HIPPIES, THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, WOMENS LIBERATION, LGBTQ+ RIGHTS, AND BEYOND. AS A DYNAMIC SPACE FOR LEARNING, ENGAGEMENT, AND INSPIRATION, THE COUNTERCULTURE MUSEUM EXPLORES THE HISTORY, CHALLENGES, AND LASTING IMPACT OF THESE MOVEMENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $29,097 Revenue: $117,057

SPONSOR EVENTS WITH POETRY, MUSIC, READINGS, AND FILM RELATED TO COUNTER-CULTURAL MOVEMENTS. A NEW, IDEAL MUSEUM LOCATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN EFFORT TO PROMOTE AND SPREAD THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION...

SPONSOR EVENTS WITH POETRY, MUSIC, READINGS, AND FILM RELATED TO COUNTER-CULTURAL MOVEMENTS. A NEW, IDEAL MUSEUM LOCATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN EFFORT TO PROMOTE AND SPREAD THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FURTHER TO THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, RESEARCH WAS CONDUCTED IN FINDING NEW EXHIBITS AND ARTIFACTS. PROPERTY IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN TAX YEAR 2025.

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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 $117,057

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,751

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $119,808

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $9,228

Fundraising Expenses $733

Program Expenses $29,097

Other Expenses $20,973

TOTAL EXPENSES $30,201

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$119,808	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$30,201	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$89,607	N/A	N/A

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

N/A

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	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ESTELLE CIMINO	President	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JERRY CIMINO	Vice President	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN GEORGE	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN COOPERMAN	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDITH BARNETT	Director	0.00	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	$119,808	$30,201	$604,693	$89,607