CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES INC (EIN 760010279) - 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

Joe Gauss

Phone

7137056998

Tax Period

2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

CREATIVE ALTERNATIVES INC, founded in 1982, is a micro nonprofit that reported $1K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 99% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $169K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11238% operating deficit.

Mission

To be a leading visual arts education resource fostering skill development and self-expression through creative programming, collaboration and exhibitions.

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,484

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $7

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,491

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $21,886

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $106,762

Other Expenses $147,169

TOTAL EXPENSES $169,055

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$1,491	$175,547	-1.0%
Expenses	$169,055	$397,063	-0.6%
Net Income	$-167,564	$-221,516	-0.2%

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

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
Joe Gauss	President	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Patsy Andrews	Past President	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Gauss	Secretary	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Rossi	Treasurer	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Gloria Ryan	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shanna Henning	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ella Park	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Edlyn Pursell	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sue Shefman	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Liz Conces Spencer	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Marcus Golden	Board Member	1	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
2020	$1,491	$169,055	$42,586	$-167,564

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