MERELY PLAYERS (EIN 841443379) - 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

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Charles Ford

Phone

9709462240

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MERELY PLAYERS, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $314K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Performing Arts Organization

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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 $177,012

Program Service Revenue $135,468

Investment Income $1,398

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $313,878

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $225,647

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $133,230

Other Expenses $104,356

TOTAL EXPENSES $330,003

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$313,878	$333,603	-0.1%
Expenses	$330,003	$254,099	+0.3%
Net Income	$-16,125	$79,504	-1.2%

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

Total Directors

$4,800

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Deborah Heath	Member	10	Director	$3,300	$0	$3,300
Diane Panelli	Member	10	Director	$1,500	$0	$1,500
Heather Howe	Member	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marc Arbeeny	Vice President	10	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Janet Curry	President	12	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kate Ishay	Secretary	10	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Jane Harris	Treasurer	5	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
2025	$313,878	$330,003	$213,555	$-16,125
2024	$333,603	$254,099	$229,680	$79,504
2023	$324,869	$249,792	$339,614	$75,077
2022	$299,400	$200,661	$264,537	$98,739

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