HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED

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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

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Barry Wright

Phone

3027456877

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HIGHWIRE IMPROV INCORPORATED, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $228K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 131% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Highwire Improv's mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice in Baltimore and around the world through improvisational theater.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $54,247 Revenue: $46,448

Highwire Improv delivers improvisational workshops, classes, and training for organizations. These programs benefitted approximately 1200 individuals.

Program 2

Expenses: $24,417 Revenue: $14,941

Highwire Improv delivers improv shows (entertainment) to the general public. These programs benefitted approximately 2400 individuals.

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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 $166,969

Program Service Revenue $61,389

Investment Income $14

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $228,372

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $563

Salaries & Benefits $54,247

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $78,664

Other Expenses $176,687

TOTAL EXPENSES $231,497

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$228,372	$98,826	+1.3%
Expenses	$231,497	$90,266	+1.6%
Net Income	$-3,125	$8,560	-1.4%

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

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

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

$5,156

Total Directors

$8,636

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Barry Wright	Board Presdient, Instructor	16.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Shea	Board VP, Instructor	16.00	Officer Director	$2,296	$0	$2,296
Cory Anotado	Board Member	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Aaron Thomas	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian James O'Connell	Board Member	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kristen McKenzie	Board Treasurer, Instructor	4.00	Officer Director	$2,860	$0	$2,860
Emily Marvin	Board Member	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jessica Robey	Board Member, Instructor	6.00	Director	$3,480	$0	$3,480

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	$228,372	$231,497	$10,969	$-3,125