California Blacksmith Association

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1977

Legal Domicile

Phone

8313323428

Tax Period

2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

California Blacksmith Association, founded in 1977, is a micro nonprofit that reported $74K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $90K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

We are dedicated to educating smiths and preserving the art and craft of blacksmithing.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $84,596

CBA HAS OVER 1,000 MEMBERS. MEMBERS, GUESTS AND PUBLIC ATTENDED THE EDUCATIONAL AND SAFETY CONFERENCES SPONSORED BY CBA.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $86,552

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,948

Other Revenue $-14,525

TOTAL REVENUE $73,975

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $6,300

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $84,596

Other Expenses $84,180

TOTAL EXPENSES $90,480

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$73,975	$112,259	-0.3%
Expenses	$90,480	$65,110	+0.4%
Net Income	$-16,505	$47,149	-1.4%

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

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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

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

$3,600

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Michael Suwczinsky	Secretary	8.00	Officer	$1,800	$0	$1,800
William Kasper	Treasurer	8.00	Officer	$1,800	$0	$1,800
Jonathan Lambert	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Tappendorf	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carol De Maintenon	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Mangum	Member	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Branuelas	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Angelo Brusatory	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Greg Hudgins	Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Victoria Patti	Vice President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Dennis Dusek	President	3.00	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
2024	$73,975	$90,480	$240,739	$-16,505
2023	$112,259	$65,110	$257,244	$47,149