FASCINATING LEARNING FACTORY (EIN 841563351) - 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

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARCIE STRASSNER

Phone

3035459955

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

FASCINATING LEARNING FACTORY, founded in 2000, is a micro nonprofit that reported $83K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 15073% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $77K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

TO FIND, DEVELOP AND OVERSEE PRODUCTION OF EDUCATIONAL MEDIA

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $82,981

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $15

TOTAL REVENUE $82,996

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $76,754

Other Expenses $76,754

TOTAL EXPENSES $76,754

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$82,996	$547	+150.7%
Expenses	$76,754	$550	+138.6%
Net Income	$6,242	$-3	-2081.7%

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

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

$1,881

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
M STRASSNER	EXECUTIVE DIRE	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRY PHILLIPS	PRESIDENT	0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
B DOUBLEDAY	DIRECTOR	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
GASRY GROSSMAN	DIRECTOR	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIRIAM BIRCH	DIRECTOR	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL COLEMAN	DIRECTOR	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
J ROSENSHINE	DIRECTOR	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN LEVIN	DIRECTOR	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
NORM STRASSNER	DIRECTOR	2	Director	$1,881	$0	$1,881
STAN GARNET	FORMER DIRECT	0		$0	$0	$0
A PETTIGREW	FORMER DIRECT	0		$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
2018	$82,996	$76,754	$2,028	$6,242

FASCINATING LEARNING FACTORY