GETTING SMART COLLECTIVE (EIN 272643961) - 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

CAROLINE VANDER ARK

Phone

2062341600

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GETTING SMART COLLECTIVE, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $428K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 72% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 379% operating deficit.

Mission

GETTING SMART COLLECTIVE ACTIVELY BUILDS THE FUTURE OF LEARNING BY DESIGNING, ACCELERATING AND AMPLIFYING EQUITABLE INNOVATIONS THAT EMPOWER ALL PEOPLE TO THRIVE AND LEAD IN A COMPLEX WORLD.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $136,513

Program Service Revenue $250,636

Investment Income $37,670

Other Revenue $2,696

TOTAL REVENUE $427,515

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $808,116

Fundraising Expenses $8,918

Program Expenses $1,969,842

Other Expenses $1,240,891

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,049,007

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$427,515	$1,525,353	-0.7%
Expenses	$2,049,007	$3,674,586	-0.4%
Net Income	$-1,621,492	$-2,149,233	-0.2%

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

$231,757

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
THOMAS J VANDER ARK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE MCGALLIARD	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EDGAR PALACIOS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BYRON SANDERS	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
URSULINA RAMIERZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARA MAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLINE VANDER ARK	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO	40.00	Officer	$215,159	$16,598	$231,757
RASHWAN CARUTHERS	PARTNER, ADVOCACY	40.00	Highest	$122,187	$20,091	$142,278
MASON PASHIA	PARTNER, STORYTELLING	40.00	Highest	$117,648	$10,570	$128,218

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	$427,515	$2,049,007	$478,449	$-1,621,492
2024	$1,525,353	$3,674,586	$2,864,962	$-2,149,233
2023	$5,339,691	$432,626	$4,953,042	$4,907,065
2018	$200,000	$27,478	$208,485	$172,522

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