BAY AREA CREATIVE FOUNDATION (EIN 833568849) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LANI ROVZAR

Phone

4153109634

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BAY AREA CREATIVE FOUNDATION, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 84% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $277K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

The Bay Area Creative Foundation celebrates, cultivates, and inspires creativity in youth and young adults. We believe in fostering a society that embodies creative spirit, art, and innovation.

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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 $1,103,955

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $2,180

TOTAL REVENUE $1,106,135

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $136,700

Salaries & Benefits $356,011

Fundraising Expenses $34,749

Program Expenses $579,046

Other Expenses $336,506

TOTAL EXPENSES $829,217

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,106,135	$602,365	+0.8%
Expenses	$829,217	$705,176	+0.2%
Net Income	$276,918	$-102,811	-3.7%

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

$157,719

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LANI ROVZAR	Secretary/ED	40.00	Officer	$147,262	$10,457	$157,719
EMIL KAKKIS	President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN DITTON	Treasurer	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TISHAN COWAN	Director	5.00	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
2025	$1,106,135	$829,217	$484,610	$276,918
2024	$602,365	$705,176	$177,520	$-102,811
2023	$600,000	$516,803	$279,039	$83,197
2022	$677,500	$502,640	$189,521	$174,860

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