R4CREATING

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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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DR SHELLY GRUENIG

Phone

5057157732

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

R4CREATING, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $265K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 54% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $66K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF STEM ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION SPECIFICALLY THE CAREER TRAINING TECH CENTER, STEAM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $168,057 Revenue: $21,132

R4CREATING PROVIDED ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS STEM PROGRAMS, INCLUDING OFFICE SPACE, UTILITIES, INSURANCE, SUPPLIES, AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT LIKE 3D PRINTING...

R4CREATING PROVIDED ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS STEM PROGRAMS, INCLUDING OFFICE SPACE, UTILITIES, INSURANCE, SUPPLIES, AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT LIKE 3D PRINTING MATERIALS. THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 11,500 STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, COVERING COSTS SUCH AS EQUIPMENT, STAFFING AND MAINTENANCE. THE STEM PROGRAM INCLUDED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, PEER AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORING, ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS, STEAM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, PRACTICAL PROJECTS, CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH BUSINESSES AND AGENCIES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER NONPROFITS.

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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 $187,385

Program Service Revenue $21,132

Investment Income $17

Other Revenue $56,523

TOTAL REVENUE $265,057

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $68,075

Fundraising Expenses $14,666

Program Expenses $168,057

Other Expenses $130,668

TOTAL EXPENSES $198,743

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$265,057	$172,077	+0.5%
Expenses	$198,743	$183,150	+0.1%
Net Income	$66,314	$-11,073	-7.0%

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

$74,567

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR SHELLY GRUENIG	EXECUTIVE DI	50.00	Officer	$74,567	$0	$74,567
ROBERT GRUENIG	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY TIEMAN	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY STEEN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUE ANNE ATHENS	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TJ COOK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DELFINA GARCIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACY HINES	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$265,057	$198,743	$104,778	$66,314