LA PLAZITA INSTITUTE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ALBINO GARCIA JR

Phone

5055081802

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

LA PLAZITA INSTITUTE, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $704K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY AND ENABLE YOUTH TO LEAVE BEHIND DESTRUCTIVE LIFESTYLES BY TAPPING INTO THEIR ROOTS TO EXPRESS CORE VALUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $99,049 Revenue: $47,233

"MAKING A CHANGE" PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND TEIR FAMILIES TO FACILITATE INTERNAL CHANGE THROUGH HEALING CONTEXTS INCLUDING WEEKLY TALKING CIRCLES & REGULAR INIPI...

"MAKING A CHANGE" PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND TEIR FAMILIES TO FACILITATE INTERNAL CHANGE THROUGH HEALING CONTEXTS INCLUDING WEEKLY TALKING CIRCLES & REGULAR INIPI PURIFICATION (SWEAT) CEREMONIES, AS WELL AS NONTRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING.

Program 2

Expenses: $209,696 Revenue: $79,797

PATHWAYS IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE UNMET NEEDS, ADDRESS HEALTH INEQUITIES & IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF LOW INCOME, UNISURED ADULTS AND PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WITH MULTIPLE UNMET NEEDS.

Program 3

Expenses: $265,773 Revenue: $139,900

FOODCORPS NM IS DEDICATED TO EQUIPPING THEIR SERVICE MEMBERS WITH THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE OF FOOD INJUSTICE, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING HANDS ON TRAINING AND...

FOODCORPS NM IS DEDICATED TO EQUIPPING THEIR SERVICE MEMBERS WITH THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE OF FOOD INJUSTICE, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING HANDS ON TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN VARIOUS SUBJECTS.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,018,161

Program Service Revenue $1,467,125

Investment Income $1,757

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,487,043

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $746,183

Fundraising Expenses $22,189

Program Expenses $1,456,206

Other Expenses $1,037,148

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,783,331

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$2,487,043	$1,965,466	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,783,331	$1,479,512	+0.2%
Net Income	$703,712	$485,954	+0.4%

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

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

Total Directors

$81,336

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALBINO GARCIA JR	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$81,336	$0	$81,336
AUTUMN DRAGS WOLF	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUAN REY ABEITA	VICE PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES MAESTAS SANTIAGO	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN K ALKEMA JD	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD LAGORIO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAHPIYA BLACK ELK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DALIA BUSTILLOS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW HOLLOWHORN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSIE REYES	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RENEE CHAVEZ-MAES	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN SCHOEPPNER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMBER EPALOOSE	DIRECTOR	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,487,043	$1,783,331	$2,184,210	$703,712
2022	$1,965,466	$1,479,512	$1,474,569	$485,954
2021	$1,559,464	$1,201,323	$1,067,906	$358,141
2019	$1,029,738	$1,043,467	$204,907	$-13,729