826DC INC

🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBYN LINGO

Phone

2024176109

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

826DC INC, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $976K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

WE'RE ON A MISSION TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP A LASTING, POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH WRITING THAT CATALYZES THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE INTO THEIR FULLEST POSSIBILITY. WE ENVISION A FUTURE IN WHICH EVERY YOUNG PERSON IN DC IS ABLE TO CONFIDENTLY USE WRITING TO COMMUNICATE THEIR EXPERIENCES, EXPLORE NEW IDEAS, AND ENJOY THE CREATIVE PROCESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $483,454 Revenue: $11,065

STUDENT PROGRAMS - IN FY25, 826DC SERVED 2,000 STUDENTS THROUGH ITS LITERACY-FOCUSED PROGRAM, EACH DESIGNATED TO CULTIVATE WRITING SKILLS AND PROVIDE PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR DC STUDENTS. OUR...

STUDENT PROGRAMS - IN FY25, 826DC SERVED 2,000 STUDENTS THROUGH ITS LITERACY-FOCUSED PROGRAM, EACH DESIGNATED TO CULTIVATE WRITING SKILLS AND PROVIDE PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR DC STUDENTS. OUR CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE YOUNG AUTHORS' BOOK PROJECT, FIELD TRIPS, IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AFTER-SCHOOL WRITING LAB, WORKSHOPS, AND READING ALL STARS. IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING ORIGINAL CURRICULA, 826DC PUBLISHED STUDENT WORK, INCLUDING THE ANTHOLOGIES, "NOW I SEE WITH OPEN EYES, AND "DEAR ADULT."

Program 2

Expenses: $78,251 Revenue: $0

PUBLIC PROGRAMS - A SMALL COMPONENT OF 826DC'S WORK IS OUR PUBLIC LITERARY PROGRAMMING INCLUDING OUR BOOK RELEASE AND STUDENT SHOWCASE EVENTS. 826DC STAFF USES THIS AND OTHER PUBLIC-FACING EVENT AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECRUIT NEW PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS, SHARE OUR STUDENTS' WORKS WITH THE BROADER PUBLIC, AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT PROGRAMMING EVENTS.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $969,843

Program Service Revenue $11,065

Investment Income $1,195

Other Revenue $-6,254

TOTAL REVENUE $975,849

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $648,949

Fundraising Expenses $268,300

Program Expenses $561,705

Other Expenses $338,076

TOTAL EXPENSES $987,025

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$975,849	$745,707	+0.3%
Expenses	$987,025	$929,627	+0.1%
Net Income	$-11,176	$-183,920	-0.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

$146,476

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SUSAN GEROCK	CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY KATE MULLANEY	VICE CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY O'SHIELDS	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER THORPE-LEWIS	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATTHEW BRESSLER	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANEESHA BADRINARAYAN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
W RALPH EUBANKS	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAIT SYE	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL DOWELL	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD NASH	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON FLICKER	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ABIGAIL SMITH	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIAH DAUGHTERY	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON CHARLES	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TARYN FIELDER	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBYN LINGO	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (SINCE AUG)	40.00	Officer	$43,125	$3,733	$46,858
ANDREA NELSON	INTERIM ED (THRU JULY)	40.00	Officer	$84,910	$14,708	$99,618

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	$975,849	$987,025	$876,576	$-11,176
2024	$745,707	$929,627	$452,703	$-183,920
2023	$895,716	$983,722	$748,740	$-88,006
2022	$1,031,604	$770,880	$596,061	$260,724
2021	$835,854	$730,849	$457,297	$105,005
2020	$668,241	$777,274	$397,335	$-109,033
2019	$949,262	$717,912	$456,337	$231,350
2018	$579,987	$687,128	$236,490	$-107,141