National Steinbeck Center (EIN 770006320) - 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

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Steve Emerson

Phone

8317754724

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

National Steinbeck Center, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit that reported $274K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $551K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 101% operating deficit.

Mission

To operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes the National Steinbeck Center and Build Community, Celebrate Creativity inspired by the words of John Steinbeck.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $63,696

Program Service Revenue $170,719

Investment Income $52

Other Revenue $39,882

TOTAL REVENUE $274,349

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $258,846

Fundraising Expenses $17,040

Program Expenses $339,024

Other Expenses $292,160

TOTAL EXPENSES $551,006

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$274,349	$419,440	-0.3%
Expenses	$551,006	$585,989	-0.1%
Net Income	$-276,657	$-166,549	+0.7%

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
Pooja di Giovanna	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Wrobel	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Yadira Hobby	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carol McKibbon	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Emerson	President	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Dennis Donohue	Secretary	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
John McPherson	Treasurer	2.00	Officer	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$274,349	$551,006	$4,236,028	$-276,657
2022	$419,440	$585,989	$4,508,687	$-166,549
2021	$1,460,907	$565,385	$4,676,412	$895,522
2020	$418,375	$889,427	$3,885,510	$-471,052
2019	$665,582	$826,089	$4,193,290	$-160,507
2018	$568,402	$744,000	$4,462,489	$-175,598

National Steinbeck Center