THE POP-UP PROJECT

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LOUIS MARIN

Phone

5599673861

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE POP-UP PROJECT, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $558K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $88K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO BUILD A VIBRANT, DIVERSE AND SUSTAINABLE PERFORMING ARTS ECONOMY THAT IS AUTHENTIC TO OUR AREA AND ENGAGED WITH OUR COMMUNITY, WHILE PROVIDING FAIR WAGE OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL ARTISTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $175,141 Revenue: $61,118

IMMERSIVE EVENT - UNTIL THE SUN RISES UTSR WAS HELD IN NOVEMBER 2023 WITH FIVE NIGHTLY PERFORMANCES. THIS IMMERSIVE EVENT WAS THE WORK OF MORE THAN 40 LOCAL ARTISTS, AND SOLD NEARLY 2000 TICKETS.

Program 2

Expenses: $67,058 Revenue: $92,472

THE POP-UP PROJECT STREET TEAM - COMMISSIONS THIS PROGRAM IS WELL-ESTABLISHED. IT ALLOWS US TO PUT DANCE INTO THE SERVICE OF EVENT PRODUCERS, PARTY PLANNERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS, ETC. IT TAKES DANCE TO THE PEOPLE, LIMITING GEOGRAPHIC BARRIERS TO ACCESS, WHILE KEEPING POP-UP VISIBLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING REGULAR, PAID OPPORTUNITIES TO ARTISTS. IN 2023, WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE PERFORMING OPPORTUNITIES TO AS MANY AS 12 PROFESSIONAL AND 40 STUDENT DANCERS, AND HAD ANYWHERE FROM 30 - 1800 IN ATTENDANCE AT THESE EVENTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $88,825 Revenue: $18,026

YOUTH PROGRAM OUR COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 400 CHILDREN, PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE CLASSES IN A VARIETY OF STYLES, INCLUDING MODERN, BALLET, JAZZ AND HIP-HOP. IT...

YOUTH PROGRAM OUR COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 400 CHILDREN, PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE CLASSES IN A VARIETY OF STYLES, INCLUDING MODERN, BALLET, JAZZ AND HIP-HOP. IT INCLUDES FIELD TRIPS TO MILESTONE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND A TWO-WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE. OUR CURRICULUM MEETS STATE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS IN TENNESSEE, AS WELL AS THOSE USED IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS. OUR PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE FEW IN THE AREA THAT PROVIDES A DANCE EDUCTION TO LOW INCOME CHILDREN, AND IS, THEREFORE, CRUCIAL TO CREATING MORE EQUITY IN ARTS ACCESS AND EDUCATION IN OUR AREA.

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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 $381,803

Program Service Revenue $171,616

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $4,691

TOTAL REVENUE $558,110

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $136,163

Fundraising Expenses $53,828

Program Expenses $331,024

Other Expenses $334,062

TOTAL EXPENSES $470,225

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$558,110	$400,759	+0.4%
Expenses	$470,225	$430,327	+0.1%
Net Income	$87,885	$-29,568	-4.0%

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

$93,216

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LOUIS MARIN	INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$47,383	$0	$47,383
JULES DOWNUM	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$45,833	$0	$45,833
ANN CARTER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHLOE MORRISON	SECRETARY	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
J BARRY WHITE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRENESHIA WHITESIDE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BETSY CAKE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA VIVES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WOODSON CARPENTER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAROLDA BRYSON	BOARD MEMBER	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYA KIMBROUGH	BOARD MEMBER	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$558,110	$470,225	$156,793	$87,885
2022	$400,759	$430,327	$29,818	$-29,568
2021	$247,246	$262,560	$60,267	$-15,314
2020	$226,302	$207,972	$90,248	$18,330