The Design Platform

EIN: 830787847 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

New Orleans, LA

Total Revenue
$307,980
Total Expenses
$420,023
Total Assets
$306,360
Net Assets
$306,360
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
Charles Buckholtz
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Design Platform, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $308K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 52% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $420K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

To respond quickly to community trends.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $307,980
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $307,980

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $272,121
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $315,017
Other Expenses $147,902
TOTAL EXPENSES $420,023

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $307,980 $636,617 -0.5%
Expenses $420,023 $406,467 +0.0%
Net Income $-112,043 $230,150 -1.5%
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

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Governance

Voting Members
2
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$226,153
Total Directors
2
$226,153
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Charles Buckholtz Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$165,936 $20,217 $186,153
Yonah Schiller Advisor 5.00
Officer Director
$40,000 $0 $40,000
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $307,980 $420,023 $306,360 $-112,043
2022 $636,617 $406,467 $418,403 $230,150
2021 $354,595 $302,085 $189,430 $52,510
2020 $415,578 $325,359 $135,743 $90,219
2018 $243,697 $195,100 $48,598 $48,597
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