Special Books by Special Kids Inc (EIN 811925812) - 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

Chris M Ulmer

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Special Books by Special Kids Inc, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $490K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $542K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

The advocacy and advancement of the special needs community and delivery of media for educational, inspirational, and instructional opportunities.

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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 $469,695

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $20,798

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $490,493

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,446

Salaries & Benefits $463,476

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $453,772

Other Expenses $74,022

TOTAL EXPENSES $541,944

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$490,493	$565,638	-0.1%
Expenses	$541,944	$585,405	-0.1%
Net Income	$-51,451	$-19,767	+1.6%

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

$442,620

Total Directors

$442,620

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Chris M Ulmer	Director	Officer Director	$244,188	$55,016	$299,204
Alyssa N Porter	Director	Officer Director Highest	$88,400	$55,016	$143,416
Garry T Porter	Director	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	$490,493	$541,944	$1,824,838	$-51,451
2023	$565,638	$585,405	$1,710,648	$-19,767
2022	$656,604	$577,904	$1,636,341	$78,700
2021	$853,794	$425,147	$1,542,109	$428,647
2020	$870,044	$304,902	$1,112,794	$565,142
2019	$713,438	$304,033	$552,500	$409,405
2018	$314,540	$216,188	$136,480	$98,352

Special Books by Special Kids Inc