TRAFFIC JAM INC (EIN 813059412) - 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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHNATHAN DERUITER

Phone

3124500515

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

TRAFFIC JAM INC, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $304K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $262K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

TRAFFIC JAM SWING INC.'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION, HISTORY, AND CULTURE OF SWING DANCE IN CHICAGO BY ORGANIZING EVENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REGULARLY OCCURRING DANCES, CLASSES, AND WEEKEND WORKSHOPS.

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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 $125

Program Service Revenue $303,625

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $303,750

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $70,785

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $261,818

Other Expenses $191,033

TOTAL EXPENSES $261,818

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$303,750	$210,150	+0.4%
Expenses	$261,818	$175,396	+0.5%
Net Income	$41,932	$34,754	+0.2%

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

N/A

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

$57,520

Total Directors

$57,520

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MELISSA RUTHERFOORD	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$11,075	$0	$11,075
JOHN HOLMSTROM	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$16,385	$0	$16,385
JOHNATHAN DERUITER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTI-LYNN JACOVINO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$4,850	$0	$4,850
ROBERT BEDNARZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$8,617	$0	$8,617
KERRY KAPAKU	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$16,593	$0	$16,593

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
2025	$303,750	$261,818	$76,686	$41,932
2024	$210,150	$175,396	$94,680	$34,754

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