THE WRITERS GROTTO (EIN 843889127) - 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

CHRISTOPHER COOK

Phone

4157411119

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE WRITERS GROTTO, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $196K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $245K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

THE WRITERS GROTTO PROVIDES WORKSPACE AND COMMUNITY TO A DIVERSE GROUP OF ARTISTS, AND A ROBUST CLASSES PROGRAM FOR THE PUBLIC. WE WORK TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS IN PUBLISHING, AND AMPLIFY MARGINALIZED VOICES.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,822

Program Service Revenue $179,588

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $196,410

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $14,483

Program Expenses $179,715

Other Expenses $245,348

TOTAL EXPENSES $245,348

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$196,410	$247,458	-0.2%
Expenses	$245,348	$384,355	-0.4%
Net Income	$-48,938	$-136,897	-0.6%

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
CHRISTOPHER COOK	BOARD CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED VOGELSTEIN	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRY TIERNEY	DIRECTOR	5.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$196,410	$245,348	$43,771	$-48,938
2022	$247,458	$384,355	$61,425	$-136,897
2021	$326,231	$233,592	$203,216	$92,639
2020	$318,503	$225,817	$121,277	$92,686

THE WRITERS GROTTO