HISTORY BOOK FESTIVAL AT LEWES INC (EIN 931988427) - 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

JENNIFER MASON

Phone

3026442210

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HISTORY BOOK FESTIVAL AT LEWES INC, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $231K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $64K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

THE HISTORY BOOK FESTIVAL BRINGS AUTHORS AND READERS OF ALL AGES TOGETHER TO EXPLORE AND CELEBRATE HISTORY AND STORY. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF HISTORY, LITERATURE, AND CIVIL DIALOG TO CHANGE THE FUTURE FOR THE BETTER.

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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 $192,703

Program Service Revenue $38,620

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $231,323

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $1,000

Program Expenses $161,482

Other Expenses $167,747

TOTAL EXPENSES $167,747

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$231,323	$278,969	-0.2%
Expenses	$167,747	$326,753	-0.5%
Net Income	$63,576	$-47,784	-2.3%

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

N/A

Volunteers

142

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
MATTHEW ASH	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN HELLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN KEHOE	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA LOWE	VICE CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER MASON	CHAIR/PRESID	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER ZOLL	SECRETARY	3.00	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	$231,323	$167,747	$40,006	$63,576
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data

HISTORY BOOK FESTIVAL AT LEWES INC