The Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Center (EIN 133788864) - 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

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Larry Palant

Phone

8453698885

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

The Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Center, founded in 1999, is a micro nonprofit that reported $14K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 1969% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $493K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 3339% operating deficit.

Mission

The organizations goal is to find unique and creative ways to enhance students learning experiences.

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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 $0

Investment Income $14,337

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $14,337

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $450,625

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $450,625

Other Expenses $42,452

TOTAL EXPENSES $493,077

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$14,337	$693	+19.7%
Expenses	$493,077	$4,204	+116.3%
Net Income	$-478,740	$-3,511	+135.4%

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

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

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
Anthony Santucci	Chariman Emeritus	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Wulfson	Chairman Emeritus	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Goldhamer	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Larry Palant	Chairman	2.00	Officer 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	$14,337	$493,077	No data	$-478,740
2024	$693	$4,204	$478,740	$-3,511
2023	$223	$2,263	$482,251	$-2,040
2022	$440	$2,989	$484,291	$-2,549
2021	$748	$3,479	$486,840	$-2,731
2020	$3,468	$4,152	$492,071	$-684
2019	$2,702	$8,784	$492,455	$-6,082

The Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Center