Carol Shields Prize for Fiction of America (EIN 881299459) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Julie Jacobson

Phone

3129193294

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Carol Shields Prize for Fiction of America, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $359K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 212% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $398K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

Putting the work of women writers in the spotlight, by creating charitable grants and mentorships for marginalized and underrepresented writers. This new annual literary award will acknowledge, celebrate and promote fiction by a wider, more diverse, and inclusive group of women and non-binary writers.

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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 $359,367

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $359,367

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $352,700

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $352,700

Other Expenses $45,071

TOTAL EXPENSES $397,771

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$359,367	$115,160	+2.1%
Expenses	$397,771	$64,158	+5.2%
Net Income	$-38,404	$51,002	-1.8%

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
Julie Jacobson	Treasurer and Secretary	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Payne	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Loving	President	1.00	Officer 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	$359,367	$397,771	$22,874	$-38,404
2024	$115,160	$64,158	$61,278	$51,002
2023	$248,461	$238,285	$10,276	$10,176

Carol Shields Prize for Fiction of America