ARF INNOVATION STUDIO INC (EIN 832216693) - 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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SCOTT MCDONALD

Phone

2127515656

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ARF INNOVATION STUDIO INC, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO CONDUCT RESEARCH INDUSTRY INITIATIVES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO CULTIVATE INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES IN MEASUREMENT, METRICS, AND DATA ACROSS THE MEDIA AND ADVERTISING INDUSTRIES.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $1,989,312

Investment Income $39

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,989,351

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $796,665

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,027,666

Other Expenses $1,231,001

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,027,666

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,989,351	$1,566,045	+0.3%
Expenses	$2,027,666	$1,441,566	+0.4%
Net Income	$-38,315	$124,479	-1.3%

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

$1,208,862

Total Directors

$550,896

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT MCDONALD	BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$538,542	$12,354	$550,896
COLLEEN FAHEY RUSH	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE SIRKIN	BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BHARAD RAMESH	BOARD MEMBER (TO 5/31/24)	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY ALLEN	BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY (TO	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA HANSON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELYSSA RUBIN	CFO	2.00	Officer	$248,661	$26,320	$274,981
JON WATTS	MANAGING DIRECTOR	32.00	Officer	$353,379	$29,606	$382,985

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	$1,989,351	$2,027,666	$1,186,140	$-38,315
2023	$1,566,045	$1,441,566	$907,131	$124,479

ARF INNOVATION STUDIO INC