THE ELLA PROJECT (EIN 812192048) - 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

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE ELLA PROJECT, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $181K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $293K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 62% operating deficit.

Mission

PROBONO LEGAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES FOR ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS.

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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 $155,345

Program Service Revenue $25,906

Investment Income $154

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $181,405

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $210,499

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $271,864

Other Expenses $82,585

TOTAL EXPENSES $293,084

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$181,405	$283,023	-0.4%
Expenses	$293,084	$278,420	+0.1%
Net Income	$-111,679	$4,603	-25.3%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$85,333

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ASHLYE KEATON	CO FOUNDER	40.00	Highest	$88,583	$0	$88,583
EUGENE MENERAY	CO FOUNDER	40.00	Key Emp	$85,333	$0	$85,333
JULIE JACKSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGIA AINSWORTH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT GOLDIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANITA OUBRE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAWRENCE MITCHELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TREY MCINTYRE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAIGE ROYER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN NORRIS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG KLEIN	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HOWARD MILLER	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer 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	$181,405	$293,084	$7,216	$-111,679
2022	$283,023	$278,420	$118,895	$4,603
2021	$267,206	$240,955	$114,292	$26,251
2020	$271,419	$217,535	$88,041	$53,884
2019	$218,322	$226,086	$34,157	$-7,764
2018	$225,014	$213,751	$41,921	$11,263

THE ELLA PROJECT