Great Arizona Puppet Theater Inc (EIN 860487231) - 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

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jeffrey Lazos Ferns

Phone

6022622050

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Great Arizona Puppet Theater Inc, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $432K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $524K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

To educate through the art of puppetry.

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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 $146,351

Program Service Revenue $243,548

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $41,954

TOTAL REVENUE $431,853

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,500

Salaries & Benefits $248,089

Fundraising Expenses $4,148

Program Expenses $394,149

Other Expenses $274,722

TOTAL EXPENSES $524,311

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$431,853	$562,401	-0.2%
Expenses	$524,311	$527,171	0.0%
Net Income	$-92,458	$35,230	-3.6%

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

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

$50,450

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jeffrey Lazos Ferns	Executive Director	30.00	Officer	$50,450	$0	$50,450
Richard Kiene III	Chair	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shari Lightstone	SecretaryTreasurer	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maurice Portley	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Camilla Ann Mican	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Aubrey Watkins	Director	1.00	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
2025	$431,853	$524,311	$271,342	$-92,458
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$411,157	$531,241	$336,666	$-120,084
2022	$449,194	$438,914	$400,815	$10,280
2021	$276,939	$370,619	$407,368	$-93,680

Great Arizona Puppet Theater Inc