READING BETWEEN THE LINES NFP

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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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Agustin M Torres

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

READING BETWEEN THE LINES NFP, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $220K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 51% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $371K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 68% operating deficit.

Mission

Reading Between the Lines creates a unique space for the discussion of great literature with people who are incarcerated or transitioning back to their communities. By reading together and sharing insights, participants' voices are heard and valued as they build on their communication and leadership skills.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $182,164

THE ORGANIZATION USES DISCUSSION OF LITERATURE TO BUILD CRITICAL THINKING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH THE CURRENTLY AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED. THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES DISCUSSION OF SHORT...

THE ORGANIZATION USES DISCUSSION OF LITERATURE TO BUILD CRITICAL THINKING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH THE CURRENTLY AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED. THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES DISCUSSION OF SHORT, POWERFUL POEMS AND STORIES EVERY WEEK WITH MEN AND WOMEN INCARCERATED OR LIVING IN TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCES AND HALFWAY HOUSES. IN FY2022, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 210 PARTICIPANTS.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $286,826

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,681

Other Revenue $-69,028

TOTAL REVENUE $220,479

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $252,443

Fundraising Expenses $77,834

Program Expenses $182,164

Other Expenses $118,435

TOTAL EXPENSES $370,878

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$220,479	$451,584	-0.5%
Expenses	$370,878	$312,898	+0.2%
Net Income	$-150,399	$138,686	-2.1%

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

$65,754

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOAN SHAPIRO	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$65,754	$0	$65,754
Wilder Kendrick Berry Sr	Chairman	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Marquis Miller	Vice Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Veronda Pitchford	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrea Martonffy	Director	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH EPSTEIN	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alex Klotowski	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lakeisha Isom	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Frances OConnor	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ken Kuwamura Jr	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Schad	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Agustin M Torres	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$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
2023	$220,479	$370,878	$668,829	$-150,399
2022	$451,584	$312,898	$807,099	$138,686
2021	$439,096	$254,384	$700,264	$184,712
2020	$206,193	$202,154	$502,501	$4,039
2019	$581,109	$133,857	$479,149	$447,252