ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RON DOV FISHER

Phone

9173316040

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ILLUMINATION EVENTS INC, founded in 2019, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $93K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 104% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

ILLUMINATION LIGHT ART FESTIVAL PRODUCES LARGE SCALE PUBLIC ART FESTIVALS IN NEW YORK CITY THAT HAND OUT FREE TICKETS TO THE COMMUNITY. OUR FIRST ART FESTIVAL WAS IN 2021 IN BROOKLYN AND WE HANDED OUT 15,000 FREE TICKETS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE ARE NOW SET TO PRODUCE A PUBLIC NO TICKET ART FESTIVAL IN BATTERY PARK IN NEW YORK IN 2023. COVID HAS DELAYED A LOT.THE EVENTS ARE CONDUCTED BY THE ILLUMINATION NYC TEAM WHICH CONSISTS CURRENTLY OF RON FISHER, FLO TONG, ETHAN POPE, ROBERT MONTENEGRO, AND SAM SKALBECK WHO CO-PRODUCE THE EVENTS. EACH OF US DEDICATES 20% OF OUR TIME AND WE DO NOT TAKE A SALARY FOR OUR EFFORTS. ACTIVITIES ARE FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS, VIP TICKETS, AND MERCHANDISE & CONCESSION SALES. OUR ACTIVITIES FURTHER OUR PURPOSE BY PROVIDING NEW YORK FAMILIES A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE LIGHT-BASED ART IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LOCAL ARTISTS TO BUILD THESE WORKS AND GIVE FAMILIES AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $91,923 Revenue: $12,981

ONLY ONE ACTIVITY IN 2024

Program 2

NONE

Program 3

NONE

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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 $79,795

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $12,981

TOTAL REVENUE $92,776

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $91,923

Other Expenses $95,261

TOTAL EXPENSES $95,261

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$92,776	$45,483	+1.0%
Expenses	$95,261	$49,393	+0.9%
Net Income	$-2,485	$-3,910	-0.4%

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

N/A

Independent Members

N/A

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
ETHAN POPE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON DOV FISHER	PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
FLORENCE TONG	SECRETARY & DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2024	$92,776	$95,261	$465	$-2,485
2023	$45,483	$49,393	$2,950	$-3,910
2022	No data	$19,782	$6,861	No data