CENTER FOR SCHOLARS AND STORYTELLERS (EIN 921663411) - 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

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DR YALDA T UHLS

Phone

8056162510

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CENTER FOR SCHOLARS AND STORYTELLERS, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Social Science sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 239% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $345K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

YOUTH-CENTERED ORGANIZATION THAT BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH AND MEDIA CREATION.

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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 $760,411

Program Service Revenue $317,000

Investment Income $3,786

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,081,197

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $33,151

Salaries & Benefits $386,513

Fundraising Expenses $202,276

Program Expenses $349,169

Other Expenses $194,218

TOTAL EXPENSES $735,891

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,081,197	$318,552	+2.4%
Expenses	$735,891	$43,423	+15.9%
Net Income	$345,306	$275,129	+0.3%

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

$132,000

Total Directors

$132,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR YALDA T UHLS	CEO.DIRECTOR	30.00	Officer Director	$132,000	$0	$132,000
JENNIFER BLUM	Chairman	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY KANTER	Secretary	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AHRASH BISSELL PHD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NAVIA ROBINSON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSANNE DANIELS	Treasurer	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GAEL AITOR	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,081,197	$735,891	$633,935	$345,306
2023	$318,552	$43,423	$320,429	$275,129

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