GROUNDSPARK (EIN 830498854) - 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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Joan Lefkowitz

Phone

4156414616

Tax Period

2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

GROUNDSPARK, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit that reported $209K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $135K, a strong 64% operating margin.

Mission

To create visionary films and dynamic educational campaigns that move individuals and communities to take action for a more just world.

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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 $186,791

Program Service Revenue $20,880

Investment Income $1,386

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $209,057

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $3,455

Program Expenses $56,528

Other Expenses $74,413

TOTAL EXPENSES $74,413

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$209,057	$159,973	+0.3%
Expenses	$74,413	$195,370	-0.6%
Net Income	$134,644	$-35,397	-4.8%

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
Elizabeth Seja Min	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joan Lefkowitz	Co-Chair	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Otto	Board Member	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mary Morgan	Secretary	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Lidia Szajko	Co-Chair	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Beth Miller	Board Member	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Joyce Newstat	Treasurer	1	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
2020	$209,057	$74,413	$277,120	$134,644

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