GO Public Schools Advocates

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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

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Darcel Sanders

Phone

5108688800

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GO Public Schools Advocates, founded in 2009, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 72% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $133K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 4372% operating deficit.

Mission

Our mission is to activate the leadership of families, educators, and community allies to advocate on behalf of California children and youth to ensure that all students have access to excellent public schools in their neighborhoods and throughout their cities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $7,262

Provided information to the GO Public Schools Advocates network of more than 6,000 residents, families, and educators about issues impacting public education in Oakland, West Contra Costa, Fresno...

Provided information to the GO Public Schools Advocates network of more than 6,000 residents, families, and educators about issues impacting public education in Oakland, West Contra Costa, Fresno, and the state of California.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $3,166

Other Revenue $-191

TOTAL REVENUE $2,975

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $10,448

Fundraising Expenses $22,406

Program Expenses $7,262

Other Expenses $122,604

TOTAL EXPENSES $133,052

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,975	$10,718	-0.7%
Expenses	$133,052	$50,695	+1.6%
Net Income	$-130,077	$-39,977	+2.3%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ariel Johnson	Board Chair	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jill Habig	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Naomi Wyatt	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brandon Nicholson	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jay Artis-Wright	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lange Parks Luntao	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Darcel Sanders	CEO	2.00	Officer	$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	$2,975	$133,052	$1,567,317	$-130,077
2024	$10,718	$50,695	$1,652,884	$-39,977
2023	$505,990	$116,737	$1,689,632	$389,253
2022	$9,119	$157,414	$1,320,184	$-148,295
2021	$569,049	$288,196	$1,463,524	$280,853
2020	$803,620	$270,721	$1,265,335	$532,899
2019	$602,709	$218,253	$693,403	$384,456
2018	$14,656	$178,242	$250,806	$-163,586