CREATE BIRMINGHAM

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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

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

QUANG DO

Phone

2053261100

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CREATE BIRMINGHAM, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $228K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES AND JOB GROWTH IN NON-PROFIT AND COMMERCIAL CREATIVE INDUSTRIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $438,952 Revenue: $3,052

CREATIVE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT: CREATE BIRMINGHAM'S MISSION IS TO INVEST IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE NONPROFIT AND COMMERCIAL CREATIVE SECTORS INCLUDING PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS...

CREATIVE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT: CREATE BIRMINGHAM'S MISSION IS TO INVEST IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE NONPROFIT AND COMMERCIAL CREATIVE SECTORS INCLUDING PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE, MEDIA AND FILM, DESIGN, AND CULINARY ARTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $30,106 Revenue: $31,189

FILM BIRMINGHAM: THIS INITIATIVE IS A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR CREATORS OF FILM AND MEDIA PROJECTS INTERESTED IN WORKING IN AND AROUND THE BIRMINGHAM AREA. IN ADDITION TO PERMITTING FACILITATION, LOCATION ASSISTANCE AND RECRUITMENT, WE CONNECT PRODUCERS WITH LOCAL CREWS, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES.

Program 3

Expenses: $50,626 Revenue: $9,043

CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP: ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CO.STARTERS, SET UP TO AID ASPIRED BUSINESS OWNERS AT STARTING UP NEW BUSINESSES.CO.STARTERS: THE TEN-WEEK BUSINESS LAUNCHING PLATFORM EQUIPS A DIVERSE GROUP OF ASPIRING CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE INSIGHTS, RELATIONSHIPS AND TOOLS NEEDED TO TURN BUSINESS IDEAS INTO ACTION. UNLIKE TRADITIONAL PLATFORMS, CO.STARTERS APPLIES THE LEAN BUSINESS MODELING METHODS POPULAR AMONG HIGH-GROWTH STARTUPS TO BUSINESSES OF ALL KINDS.

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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 $932,852

Program Service Revenue $132,747

Investment Income $12,902

Other Revenue $208

TOTAL REVENUE $1,078,709

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $125,000

Salaries & Benefits $468,191

Fundraising Expenses $50,783

Program Expenses $727,113

Other Expenses $257,254

TOTAL EXPENSES $850,445

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,078,709	$844,947	+0.3%
Expenses	$850,445	$760,446	+0.1%
Net Income	$228,264	$84,501	+1.7%

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

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

$121,176

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ZEBBIE CARNEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GINA SIAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES POWELL IV	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN THOMAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VALERIE THOMAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET WHITE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL E CLARKE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN GIATTINA	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA WIER	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN COREY	IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGHANN BRIDGEMAN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$121,176	$0	$121,176

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	$1,078,709	$850,445	$771,486	$228,264
2023	$844,947	$760,446	$549,555	$84,501
2022	$754,412	$627,008	$458,721	$127,404
2021	$627,933	$607,038	$331,317	$20,895
2020	$597,336	$502,332	$310,422	$95,004
2019	$565,315	$617,109	$418,148	$-51,794
2018	$522,944	$402,464	$336,635	$120,480