Express Childrens Theatre Express Childrens Theatre (EIN 760392202) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Timothy Fried-Fiori

Phone

7136825044

Tax Period

2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

Express Childrens Theatre Express Childrens Theatre, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $152K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $172K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

Express Children's Theater is Houston's oldest and largest performing arts and education organization dedicated to children and their families.

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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 $76,649

Program Service Revenue $75,820

Investment Income $3

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $152,472

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $69,908

Fundraising Expenses $5,361

Program Expenses $90,477

Other Expenses $101,726

TOTAL EXPENSES $171,634

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$152,472	$167,263	-0.1%
Expenses	$171,634	$153,401	+0.1%
Net Income	$-19,162	$13,862	-2.4%

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

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

$67,783

Total Directors

$67,783

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Timothy Fried-Fiori	Officer	40.00	Officer Director	$67,783	$0	$67,783
Nicolas Martinez	President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David LaDuca	Office	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Padam Pandit	Officer	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Matheny	Officer	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kelah Sanchez	Officer	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Angela Martinez	Officer	2.00	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
2025	$152,472	$171,634	$49,326	$-19,162
2024	$167,263	$153,401	$55,711	$13,862
2023	$203,381	$159,521	$37,975	$43,860
2022	$80,898	$106,851	$34,635	$-25,953
2021	$83,810	$107,678	$68,490	$-23,868
2020	$97,696	$87,279	$83,455	$10,417

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