COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN INC (EIN 271870108) - 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

MALA BATRA

Phone

5104345000

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN INC, founded in 2010, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $14.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $19.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SUPPORT ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION.

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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 $13,406,746

Investment Income $913,695

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $14,320,441

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,720,711

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $19,196,057

Other Expenses $16,475,346

TOTAL EXPENSES $19,196,057

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$14,320,441	$15,606,421	-0.1%
Expenses	$19,196,057	$17,099,007	+0.1%
Net Income	$-4,875,616	$-1,492,586	+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

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

$1,036,793

Total Directors

$1,036,793

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MALA BATRA	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$110,377	$410,738
MARY CHA-CASWELL	COO	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$57,051	$310,093
MICHAEL WIMBISH	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$83,474	$315,962

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	$14,320,441	$19,196,057	$228,141,259	$-4,875,616
2024	$15,606,421	$17,099,007	$236,804,659	$-1,492,586
2023	$15,046,860	$12,641,481	$240,332,090	$2,405,379
2022	$10,498,401	$9,569,450	$238,495,591	$928,951
2021	$19,960,533	$8,708,471	$162,300,050	$11,252,062
2020	$6,842,429	$8,127,084	$104,940,896	$-1,284,655
2019	$6,900,491	$7,999,274	$108,350,276	$-1,098,783
2018	$6,810,321	$8,026,674	$111,657,065	$-1,216,353

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