I WAS HERE INC (EIN 834428059) - 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

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Johnny Martinez

Phone

8595547995

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

I WAS HERE INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $262K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $99K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

I Was Here creates a transformational force in public spaces bringing the voice of community into public space. The Mission of I Was Here is manifold. We enhance our community's cultural landscape through collaboration with artists, civic organizations, and community stakeholders to create transformative installations and exhibitions that reflect the unique character and spirit of Lexington.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $252,988

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $6,971

Other Revenue $1,953

TOTAL REVENUE $261,912

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,289

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $118,433

Other Expenses $161,721

TOTAL EXPENSES $163,010

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$261,912	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$163,010	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$98,902	$0	N/A

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Johnny Martinez	Board Chair	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Marjorie Guyon	Artisitic Director	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Barry Burton	Treasurer & Program Director	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Syndy Deese	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Quinn Ramer	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Brown	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Roberta Davis	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Hayes	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Foster	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Voyles	Director	1	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	$261,912	$163,010	$291,131	$98,902

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