EVENTS FOR A CAUSE (EIN 823255545) - 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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIAN CHITTENDEN

Phone

5152731333

Tax Period

2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

EVENTS FOR A CAUSE, founded in 2017, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $22K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 91% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $42K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 88% operating deficit.

Mission

SUPPORTING CHARITABLE, CIVIC, PHILANTHROPIC, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS IN AND AROUND CENTRAL IOWA; AND SOLICITING AND RECEIVING FUNDS AND ALLOCATING DISTRIBUTIONS OF SAME IN AID OF SUCH ORGANIZATIONS.

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $22,293

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $22,293

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $3,000

Program Expenses $37,659

Other Expenses $41,991

TOTAL EXPENSES $41,991

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$22,293	$242,464	-0.9%
Expenses	$41,991	$209,790	-0.8%
Net Income	$-19,698	$32,674	-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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRIAN CHITTENDEN	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KARLTON KLEIS	VICE PRESIDE	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT MANHART	TREASURER	N/A	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
2020	$22,293	$41,991	$14,047	$-19,698
2019	$242,464	$209,790	$33,746	$32,674
2018	$203,172	$202,583	$49,030	$589

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