THE LEARNING GARDEN INC (EIN 042802717) - 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

1983

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HANNA SCHNEIDER

Phone

5082557328

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE LEARNING GARDEN INC, founded in 1983, is a small nonprofit that reported $332K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $404K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND DAYCARE SERVICES

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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 $14,433

Program Service Revenue $311,512

Investment Income $41

Other Revenue $6,512

TOTAL REVENUE $332,498

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $287,543

Fundraising Expenses $1,284

Program Expenses $344,182

Other Expenses $116,593

TOTAL EXPENSES $404,136

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$332,498	$439,645	-0.2%
Expenses	$404,136	$373,617	+0.1%
Net Income	$-71,638	$66,028	-2.1%

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

$59,011

Total Directors

$114,340

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRENDA HALLIDAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HANNA SCHNEIDER	PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	35.00	Officer Director	$59,011	$0	$59,011
JEN GAETA	VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER	35.00	Director	$55,329	$0	$55,329
TIM DICKEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS DICKEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE TYNG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE COLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2025	$332,498	$404,136	$272,052	$-71,638
2024	$439,645	$373,617	$337,999	$66,028
2023	$368,275	$335,730	$271,412	$32,545
2022	$371,909	$279,513	$248,307	$92,396
2021	$238,048	$205,881	$158,213	$32,167
2020	$196,749	$190,193	$93,134	$6,556

THE LEARNING GARDEN INC