THE BOOK BUS (EIN 931617753) - 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

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELANIE MOORE

Phone

5135036592

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE BOOK BUS, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $354K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $335K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

The Book Bus runs a bookstore, The Book Bus Depot, that sells used and new books for the whole family. All proceeds from the sales of books, merchandise and other events through the store are used to purchase new books that are distributed to children throughout our community.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,934

Program Service Revenue $347,387

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $354,321

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $33,659

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $334,911

Other Expenses $301,252

TOTAL EXPENSES $334,911

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$354,321	$290,813	+0.2%
Expenses	$334,911	$270,829	+0.2%
Net Income	$19,410	$19,984	0.0%

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
MELANIE MOORE	President & CEO	60.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA RADAKOVICH	Treasurer	15.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARY TYLER	Secretary	10.00	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
2025	$354,321	$334,911	$64,733	$19,410
2024	$290,813	$270,829	$45,323	$19,984

THE BOOK BUS