YELLOW DOT STUDIOS INC (EIN 923299803) - 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

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ADAM MCKAY

Phone

3109141600

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

YELLOW DOT STUDIOS INC, founded in 2023, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

YELLOW DOT IS A NONPROFIT MEDIA STUDIO ESTABLISHED TO CHALLENGE POLLUTER DISINFORMATION & MOBILIZE ACTION ON THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY.

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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 $1,613,196

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,613,196

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $270,000

Salaries & Benefits $802,756

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $743,612

Other Expenses $737,215

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,809,971

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,613,196	$1,302,042	+0.2%
Expenses	$1,809,971	$1,041,825	+0.7%
Net Income	$-196,775	$260,217	-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

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

Total Directors

$86,970

Key Employees

$325,485

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ADAM MCKAY	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AYANA ELIZABETH JOHNSON	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTNEY BADDUKE	CREATIVE EXECUTIVE	40.00	Director	$79,231	$7,739	$86,970
DAVID FENTON	SENIOR ADVISOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHIRA PIVEN	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW LICHTENBERG	CFO	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE ROBERTS-STEELE	MANAGING DIR/HEAD OF PRODU	40.00	Key Emp	$300,000	$25,485	$325,485
ANNA N WENGER	EXECUTIVE PRODUCER	40.00	Highest	$190,000	$10,877	$200,877
ELIJAH ZARLIN	HEAD OF DIGITAL AND ENGAGE	40.00	Highest	$185,000	$28,910	$213,910

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	$1,613,196	$1,809,971	$79,361	$-196,775
2023	$1,302,042	$1,041,825	$306,100	$260,217

YELLOW DOT STUDIOS INC