Cavanaugh Flight Museum (EIN 753088417) - 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

2005

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Cavanaugh Flight Museum, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 218% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $199K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

Educational Organization devoted to promoting aviation studies and perpetuating Americas aviation heritage.

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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 $596,736

Program Service Revenue $99,763

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $330,836

TOTAL REVENUE $1,027,335

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $259,254

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $828,115

Other Expenses $546,274

TOTAL EXPENSES $828,115

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,027,335	$323,552	+2.2%
Expenses	$828,115	$1,020,388	-0.2%
Net Income	$199,220	$-696,836	-1.3%

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

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
Perry Smith	Director	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
James A Cavanaugh Jr	President	5.00	Officer 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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,027,335	$828,115	$2,163,496	$199,220
2022	$323,552	$1,020,388	$2,200,454	$-696,836
2021	$-123,262	$691,480	$2,944,970	$-814,742
2020	$730,645	$870,690	$3,575,746	$-140,045
2019	$2,060,929	$2,038,400	$3,564,397	$22,529
2018	$2,020,754	$2,082,616	$3,569,244	$-61,862
2017	$2,259,754	$2,315,224	$3,725,434	$-55,470

Cavanaugh Flight Museum