The RED Bookshelf Inc (EIN 811450799) - 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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Douglas Ebersman

Phone

5184417409

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The RED Bookshelf Inc, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $277K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

Children choose free, high-quality reconditioned books from Red Bookshelves for ownership & improved literacy. The organization also runs numerous literacy programs and many outreach events to reach local youth.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $161,925

Program Service Revenue $115,335

Investment Income $47

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $277,307

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $195,123

Fundraising Expenses $20,649

Program Expenses $242,672

Other Expenses $98,465

TOTAL EXPENSES $293,588

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$277,307	$279,298	0.0%
Expenses	$293,588	$264,866	+0.1%
Net Income	$-16,281	$14,432	-2.1%

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

1100

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
Deborah Nazon	Board member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kateri Brown Trippany	Board member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Holly Zuber	Board member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tracy Berger	Board member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Ottitigbe	Board member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Douglas Ebersman	President	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Susan Pedo	Vice President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Currently vacant	Treasurer	5.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$277,307	$293,588	$33,594	$-16,281
2022	$279,298	$264,866	$49,875	$14,432
2021	$202,126	$205,005	$35,443	$-2,879

The RED Bookshelf Inc