CHRISTIAN LITERATURE ADVANCE (EIN 953828195) - 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

1965

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RON EPLING

Phone

8642751152

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CHRISTIAN LITERATURE ADVANCE, founded in 1965, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $110K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $125K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

ESTABLISH & OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROMOTION AND DISSEMINATION OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE AMONG PEOPLES OF THE WORLD, THROUGH A NETWORK OF MISSIONARIES.

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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 $109,920

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $23

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $109,943

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $60,629

Salaries & Benefits $42,249

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $120,783

Other Expenses $21,992

TOTAL EXPENSES $124,870

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$109,943	$115,732	-0.1%
Expenses	$124,870	$190,919	-0.3%
Net Income	$-14,927	$-75,187	-0.8%

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

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
MR HUDSON BLOUGH	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MR RON EPLING	TREASURER	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR THOMAS E SHULER	DIRECTOR	2.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$109,943	$124,870	$30,557	$-14,927
2022	$115,732	$190,919	$45,484	$-75,187
2021	$168,322	$158,702	$120,671	$9,620
2020	$152,871	$232,508	$111,051	$-79,637

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