BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU DETROIT AND EASTERN MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (EIN 237049581) - 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

1969

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Lawrence Levy

Phone

2482239400

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU DETROIT AND EASTERN MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, founded in 1969, is a micro nonprofit that reported $22K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 76% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $79K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 255% operating deficit.

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES FRAUD, AND TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS WHEN CHOOSING ENTITIES TO DO BUSINESS WITH.

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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 $10,605

Program Service Revenue $11,564

Investment Income $41

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $22,210

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $70,336

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $62,556

Other Expenses $8,429

TOTAL EXPENSES $78,765

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$22,210	$91,505	-0.8%
Expenses	$78,765	$91,906	-0.1%
Net Income	$-56,555	$-401	+140.0%

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

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

$137,498

Total Directors

$137,498

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Melanie Duquesnel	President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$137,498
Lawrence Levy	Chairman	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Valenti	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Anita Hicks	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matthew Langan	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Schleuning	Director	0.50	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	$22,210	$78,765	$65,393	$-56,555
2022	$91,505	$91,906	$94,737	$-401
2019	$45,569	$48,361	$78,223	$-2,792
2018	$16,659	$8,348	$62,921	$8,311

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU DETROIT AND EASTERN MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION