VENTURE CAFE ST LOUIS (EIN 810818111) - 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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Zara Crichton

Phone

6173012249

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

VENTURE CAFE ST LOUIS, founded in 2016, is a micro nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $11K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 97% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $327K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 2871% operating deficit.

Mission

Venture Café is working to build stronger and more inclusive innovation ecosystems and accelerate and enhance the innovation process. It does this through its use of programming, space, storytelling, and broad innovation engagement.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $324,795

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $-313,783

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $11,012

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $111,624

Fundraising Expenses $15,089

Program Expenses $220,789

Other Expenses $215,500

TOTAL EXPENSES $327,124

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$11,012	$356,046	-1.0%
Expenses	$327,124	$829,695	-0.6%
Net Income	$-316,112	$-473,649	-0.3%

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

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

$87,254

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Tyler Mathews	Executive Director	40	Officer	$87,254	$0	$87,254
Curt Ruhlman	Treasurer	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Stallion	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dennis Lower	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Angela Masching	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Whitney Kenter	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
William Donius	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Rowe	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Zara Crichton	Director	5	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
2021	$11,012	$327,124	$212,789	$-316,112
2020	$356,046	$829,695	$684,254	$-473,649
2019	$860,944	$1,200,533	$1,016,381	$-339,589
2018	$2,038,801	$848,712	$1,419,412	$1,190,089

VENTURE CAFE ST LOUIS