STORYMAKERS AUTHOR GUILD (EIN 872791902) - 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

2021

Legal Domicile

Phone

7026664346

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

STORYMAKERS AUTHOR GUILD, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $256K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $228K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE STORYMAKERS CONFERENCE PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR BEGINNING THROUGH PUBLISHED FICTION WRITERS IN INDIE AND TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING. OUR COMMUNITY OF ADVISORS AND MENTORS IDENTIFIES NEW TALENT AND NURTURES ALL WRITERS THROUGH CRAFT AND BUSINESS-FOCUSED PRACTICES.

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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 $5,859

Program Service Revenue $247,098

Investment Income $11

Other Revenue $3,100

TOTAL REVENUE $256,068

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $228,323

Other Expenses $228,323

TOTAL EXPENSES $228,323

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$256,068	$301,252	-0.1%
Expenses	$228,323	$246,776	-0.1%
Net Income	$27,745	$54,476	-0.5%

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

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
JESSICA THOMPSON	FINANCIAL CHAIR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAIME THELER	CHAIR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RENEE CLARK	CHAIR ELECT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CINDY LARSON	CHAIR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LORALEE EVANS	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KAREN HOOVER	MEMBERSHIP CHAIR	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	$256,068	$228,323	$202,914	$27,745
2023	$301,252	$246,776	$159,799	$54,476
2022	$247,887	$244,698	$104,877	$3,189

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