WESTERN WRITERS OF AMERICA (EIN 946084130) - 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

1953

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KELLEN CUTSFORTH

Phone

6202496499

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

WESTERN WRITERS OF AMERICA, founded in 1953, is a small nonprofit that reported $192K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $254K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 33% operating deficit.

Mission

WESTERN WRITER'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE LITERATURE PERTAINING TO THE AMERICAN WEST.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $103,689

Investment Income $11,900

Other Revenue $76,165

TOTAL REVENUE $191,754

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $40,706

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $254,405

Other Expenses $213,699

TOTAL EXPENSES $254,405

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$191,754	$157,570	+0.2%
Expenses	$254,405	$210,782	+0.2%
Net Income	$-62,651	$-53,212	+0.2%

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

$37,500

Total Directors

$37,500

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MAX MCCOY	PRIOR TREASU	20.00	Officer Director	$37,500	$0	$37,500
NATALIE BRIGHT	BOARD MEMBER	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICKI FUHRMAN	BOARD MEMBER	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELODY GROVES	PRESIDENT	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STUART ROSEBROOK	VICE PRESIDE	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES WADE	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLEN CUTSFORTH	CURRENT TREA	N/A	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	$191,754	$254,405	$287,711	$-62,651
2024	$157,570	$210,782	$353,662	$-53,212
2023	$205,496	$273,573	$381,434	$-68,077
2022	$265,627	$223,206	$443,636	$42,421
2021	$340,227	$245,070	$421,499	$95,157
2020	$244,807	$215,254	$326,342	$29,553
2019	$227,189	$191,155	$296,789	$36,034

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