DYNAMO STUDIOS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KESSLER CUFFMAN

Phone

5133771293

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DYNAMO STUDIOS, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $452K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year.

Mission

DYNAMO STUDIOS PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS TO HARNESS THEIR CREATIVE POTENTIAL USING THE ARTS (STUDIO PRODUCTION AND MUSIC), EDUCATION, AND TECHNOLOGY AS A CATALYST TO PROMOTE CULTURAL GROWTH, COMMUNITY GROWTH AND REAL-WORLD OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS AT A FREE OR REDUCED RATE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $243,404

IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM:ALL IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOLLOW VARIOUS TEACHING STANDARDS THAT WE STRUCTURE THE CLASSES/PROGRAMS AROUND (NATIONAL ARTS MEDIA AND A/V CTE STANDARDS) SO THAT STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO...

IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM:ALL IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOLLOW VARIOUS TEACHING STANDARDS THAT WE STRUCTURE THE CLASSES/PROGRAMS AROUND (NATIONAL ARTS MEDIA AND A/V CTE STANDARDS) SO THAT STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THEIR TIME IN THESE CLASSES. BEYOND OUR IN-SCHOOL RELATED ART CLASSES, THE DYNAMO STUDIOS TEACHERS SUPPORT AFTER-SCHOOL/EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMMING 4-5 DAYS PER WEEK. THROUGH THIS PROGRAMMING, WE WILL IMPACT AROUND 1,500+ STUDENTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $119,530

TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT:BEGINNING IN 2024, DYNAMO STUDIOS WERE AWARDED TWO DIFFERENT GRANTS THROUGH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND DIGITAL SKILLS TO THE STUDENTS WE ARE SERVING IN SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL. OUR PROGRAMS DIRECTLY TEACH AND TRAIN STUDENTS IN DIGITAL SKILLS AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH THIS PROGRAMMING WE WILL IMPACT OVER 1000 STUDENTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $33,405

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS:DYNAMO STUDIOS CONTINUED TO WORK THROUGH FUNDING AND STAFFING SEVERAL TEACHER POSITIONS THAT WILL WORK AT HOWARD CONNECT ACADEMY, HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL, CHATTANOOGA...

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IN SCHOOLS:DYNAMO STUDIOS CONTINUED TO WORK THROUGH FUNDING AND STAFFING SEVERAL TEACHER POSITIONS THAT WILL WORK AT HOWARD CONNECT ACADEMY, HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL, CHATTANOOGA PREPARATORY SCHOOL, CHATTANOOGA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, AND TYNER MIDDLE ACADEMY. IN ADDITION, WE SUPPORT PROGRAMMING AT DALEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIXSON MIDDLE SCHOOL. ALL OF THESE POSITIONS INCORPORATE MENTORSHIP SKILLS AND PROGRAMS SUPPORTING STUDENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, IMPACTING AROUND 1,500+ PARTICIPANTS.

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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 $452,164

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $452,164

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $279,598

Fundraising Expenses $36,209

Program Expenses $396,339

Other Expenses $209,988

TOTAL EXPENSES $489,586

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$452,164	$557,361	-0.2%
Expenses	$489,586	$296,108	+0.7%
Net Income	$-37,422	$261,253	-1.1%

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

$109,649

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BROOKS HUNGATE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PABLO MAZARIEGOS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TESSA VOCCOLA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSS LOUW	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TYLER ORR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KESSLER CUFFMAN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$97,917	$11,732	$109,649
RICK WOOD	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MICKEY HUNGATE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BROOKS HUNGATE	SECRETARY	1.00	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	$452,164	$489,586	$352,527	$-37,422
2023	$557,361	$296,108	$389,948	$261,253
2022	$242,651	$223,445	$128,971	$19,206