MYSTIC LEARNING CENTER INC

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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

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TRACEY STEARNS

Phone

6176230110

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MYSTIC LEARNING CENTER INC, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $818K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $923K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE SERVICES TO SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES TO THE MYSTIC AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $678,194

EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE SERVICES PROVIDED TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES FROM THE METROPOLITAN SOMERVILLE AREA.

Program 2

Expenses: $156,655

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING TO THE CHILDREN OF THE MYSTIC AVENUE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING CULTURAL AND TUTORIAL 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 $813,639

Program Service Revenue $4,617

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $818,256

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $681,476

Fundraising Expenses $13,308

Program Expenses $834,849

Other Expenses $241,346

TOTAL EXPENSES $922,822

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$818,256	$1,076,756	-0.2%
Expenses	$922,822	$947,778	0.0%
Net Income	$-104,566	$128,978	-1.8%

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

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

$31,070

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOCELYN TORRES	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NAKIA ALI	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LALY CASEY	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER ANDRE	CLERK	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNABELLE APONTE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUANA ARIAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLEUZA DASILVIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHANNA FLORES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
YVONNE GONZALEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ILLIANIS GONZALEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTHA HADDIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER LAPEIRRE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SYNDIANY LOUIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA MENENDEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JODY NIEMANN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NILSON PENA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CENDY SUAZO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUTH SANTIAGO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH SANTIAGO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA SERRANO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNA TYER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMADOR VASQUEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
URSULA VIANA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEATRICE WHITE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARAMII WRIGHT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACEY STEARNS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	30.00	Officer	$30,080	$990	$31,070

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	$818,256	$922,822	$504,621	$-104,566
2024	$1,076,756	$947,778	$629,077	$128,978
2023	$933,208	$779,673	$484,641	$153,535
2022	$798,938	$682,003	$237,574	$116,935
2022	$871,843	$697,731	$304,787	$174,112
2021	$488,569	$534,539	$144,794	$-45,970
2020	$465,065	$392,622	$204,317	$72,443
2019	$384,122	$396,149	$76,506	$-12,027
2018	$370,227	$358,506	$87,823	$11,721