TRAILBLAZERS ACADEMY INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MIGUEL PICKERING

Phone

2033244277

Tax Period

2018-07-01 to 2019-06-30

TRAILBLAZERS ACADEMY INC, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TRAILBLAZERS IS A CHARTER SCHOOL THAT OPERATES AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF STAMFORD. ITS PRIMARY MISSION IS TO CREATE A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN THETRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING. TRAILBLAZERS PURSUES THIS MISSION BY LOWERING CLASS SIZE, LENGTHENING THE SCHOOL DAY, PROVIDING MORE STRUCTURE, AND DEVELOPING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH STUDENT AND FAMILY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,892,363

TRAILBLAZERS ACADEMY IS A CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVING GRADES 6-8. TRAILBLAZER ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, STRUCTURED MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING IN THE...

TRAILBLAZERS ACADEMY IS A CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVING GRADES 6-8. TRAILBLAZER ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, STRUCTURED MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING IN THE COMPREHENSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION STUDENTS TO HIGH SCHOOL ON TRACK TO GO TO COLLEGE. THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH WE COMBINE RIGOROUS ACADEMICS WITH SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM-BASED STRATEGIES AND A SUPPORT SYSTEM TO MOTIVATE OUR STUDENTS AND EMPOWER THEM TO SUCCEED. THE PROGRAM SERVED 143 YOUTH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,112,933

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $100,626

TOTAL REVENUE $3,213,559

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,273,467

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,892,363

Other Expenses $942,108

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,215,575

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$3,213,559	$3,439,978	-0.1%
Expenses	$3,215,575	$3,324,961	0.0%
Net Income	$-2,016	$115,017	-1.0%

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

$118,783

Total Directors

$81,722

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEVE BAKER	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
OWEN DAVIS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CURT BATTLES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY GOLDBERG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA TORTORELLA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIA SNOWDEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL COLONNA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE WAGGAMAN	DIRECTOR / TEACHER	40.00	Director	$77,893	$3,829	$81,722
MIGUEL PICKERING	ACADEMY DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$113,410	$5,373	$118,783
MICHAEL MCGUIRE	DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL SUPPORT	40.00	Highest	$106,384	$26,955	$133,339
MARY MARTIN	FORMER BOARD MEMBER	40.00		$59,910	$18,262	$78,172

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
2019	$3,213,559	$3,215,575	$482,959	$-2,016
2018	$3,439,978	$3,324,961	$968,023	$115,017