LESSON STUDY ALLIANCE

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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

Thomas McDougal

Phone

7738883404

Tax Period

2025-07-01 to 2025-12-31

LESSON STUDY ALLIANCE, founded in 2010, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $7K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 85% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $26K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 245% operating deficit.

Mission

To enhance the professional lives of teachers and the academic lives of students by promoting and supporting the effective use of Lesson Study. Provide professional development to teachers.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,398 Revenue: $6,300

Consultants provided coaching and feedback on research lessons.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,800 Revenue: $483

Support and continue development of LessonNote an iPad applications

Program 3

Expenses: $4,559 Revenue: $0

Presenting at World Association of Lesson Studies conference and assisting at IMPULS Lesson Study Immersion Program in Japan.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $6,783

Investment Income $644

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $7,427

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $11,757

Other Expenses $25,617

TOTAL EXPENSES $25,617

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$7,427	$49,573	-0.9%
Expenses	$25,617	$54,898	-0.5%
Net Income	$-18,190	$-5,325	+2.4%

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
Akihiko Takahashi	Board President and Treasurer	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Catherine Lewis	Vice President	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joshua Lerner	Secretary	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tad Watanabe	Director	0.00	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	$7,427	$25,617	$58,876	$-18,190