Beyond Differences (EIN 271772372) - 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

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Wade Rakes

Phone

4152569095

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Beyond Differences, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 61% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Our mission is to "Inspire students at all middle schools nationwide to end social isolation and create a culture of belonging for everyone."

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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 $2,783,550

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $48,845

Other Revenue $3,973

TOTAL REVENUE $2,836,368

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,513,840

Fundraising Expenses $479,599

Program Expenses $1,948,640

Other Expenses $1,363,329

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,047,327

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,836,368	$1,762,873	+0.6%
Expenses	$3,047,327	$2,466,513	+0.2%
Net Income	$-210,959	$-703,640	-0.7%

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

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
Laura Talmus	Executive Director	40.00		$175,000	$600	$175,600
Sally Matsuishi	Dir Nat'l Prgm	40.00		$131,250	$8,869	$140,119
Lisette Ostrander	Dir Edu Prgm	40.00		$130,849	$6,679	$137,528
Alyssa Ching	Dir Nat'l Prgm	40.00		$131,250	$5,894	$137,144
Casey Mancl	Dir Natl Fndraisng	40.00		$131,250	$600	$131,850
Alex Heckler	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rahul Chandhok	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ed Lehrman	Treasurer	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Karen Kwetey	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wade Rakes	Chairman	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Alex Rivera	Secretary	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Linsey Morrison	Vice President	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Howes	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marianna Coley	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jacqueline Neuwirth	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jen Traeger	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shane Coley	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ace Smith	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Allison Cohen	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Larry Krause	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sheila Azadan	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$2,836,368	$3,047,327	$1,657,385	$-210,959
2023	$1,762,873	$2,466,513	$1,752,960	$-703,640
2022	$2,011,823	$1,616,984	$2,494,389	$394,839
2021	$1,904,764	$1,294,202	$1,654,936	$610,562
2020	$1,524,804	$1,474,564	$1,016,089	$50,240
2020	$1,524,804	$1,474,564	$1,016,089	$50,240
2019	$1,258,820	$1,239,736	$823,878	$19,084

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