THE BUCK SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION INC (EIN 264119873) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRENDA CASTILLO

Phone

7078151945

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE BUCK SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 2008, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $85K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 92% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $105K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BUCK SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION (BSA) IS AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 2008 BY THE NEARLY 300 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS OF THE FRANK H. AND EVA B. BUCK FOUNDATION (BUCK SCHOLARS). BSA'S MISSION IS TWO-FOLD. FIRST, TO FOSTER THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OF THE BUCK SCHOLARS NOW SPREAD ACROSS THE GLOBE, AND SECOND TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR A NEW GENERATION OF EXTRAORDINARILY PROMISING NORTHERN CALIFORNIA YOUTH.

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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 $19,946

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $65,114

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $85,060

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $46,428

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $81,130

Other Expenses $58,733

TOTAL EXPENSES $105,161

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$85,060	$44,203	+0.9%
Expenses	$105,161	$135,643	-0.2%
Net Income	$-20,101	$-91,440	-0.8%

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

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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

$42,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRENDA CASTILLO	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20	Officer	$42,500	$0	$42,500
RAMANA GASCH	VICE PRESIDENT	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTIAN SHELTON	TREASURER AND PRESIDENT	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DERIK HILLIARD	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNNEA MILLS	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHUOC LE	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
VIVIAN MANALANG-SCHAEZLER	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
STACEY MORRIS	BOARD MEMBER	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISIAN ERDMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
ISABEL BRICE	BOARD MEMBER	2	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
2023	$85,060	$105,161	$554,046	$-20,101
2022	$44,203	$135,643	$598,551	$-91,440
2021	$34,677	$55,118	$872,979	$-20,441
2020	$53,261	$156,417	$838,311	$-103,156
2019	$62,571	$182,251	$924,260	$-119,680
2018	$97,429	$150,915	$1,026,124	$-53,486

THE BUCK SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION INC