ACADEMY FOR URBAN SCHOLARS (EIN 272039301) - 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

C David Massa

Phone

6145459890

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ACADEMY FOR URBAN SCHOLARS, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $8.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $7.5M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

The Academy for Urban Scholars mission is to provide an educational environment which equips individuals with the essential tools to live a productive and self-sufficient life.

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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 $7,978,776

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $7,978,776

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $752,717

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $7,502,257

Other Expenses $6,749,540

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,502,257

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$7,978,776	$7,345,469	+0.1%
Expenses	$7,502,257	$6,381,415	+0.2%
Net Income	$476,519	$964,054	-0.5%

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

$4,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Pamela Shields	Board Member	1.0	Director	$750	$0	$750
Margaret Hightower	Board Secretary	1.0	Director	$750	$0	$750
Sandra Moody Greshan	Board Member	1.0	Director	$625	$0	$625
James Willis Jr	Board Member	1.0	Director	$625	$0	$625
Jody Korte	Board Member	1.0	Director	$625	$0	$625
Kenneth Hampton	Board Member	1.0	Director	$625	$0	$625
Reuel Barksdale	Board President	2.0	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	$7,978,776	$7,502,257	$4,692,158	$476,519
2024	$7,345,469	$6,381,415	$4,580,775	$964,054
2024	$7,345,469	$6,381,415	$4,580,775	$964,054
2023	$6,416,676	$6,150,892	$3,944,500	$265,784
2022	$5,402,642	$5,780,389	$3,276,523	$-377,747
2021	$5,261,916	$3,997,058	$2,379,561	$1,264,858
2021	$5,261,916	$3,997,058	$2,379,561	$1,264,858
2020	$3,972,897	$3,710,523	$1,783,237	$262,374
2018	$4,099,288	$3,364,299	$1,169,269	$734,989

ACADEMY FOR URBAN SCHOLARS