THE WALKING CLASSROOM INSTITUTE (EIN 274477692) - 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

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DEBRA IVES

Phone

9192407877

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

THE WALKING CLASSROOM INSTITUTE, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit that reported $732K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 271% operating deficit.

Mission

PROVIDE TEACHERS RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ACADEMIC HEALTH OF CHILDREN.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $106,416

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $173

Other Revenue $625,678

TOTAL REVENUE $732,267

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,187,942

Salaries & Benefits $312,796

Fundraising Expenses $58,956

Program Expenses $2,555,973

Other Expenses $216,438

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,717,176

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$732,267	$490,688	+0.5%
Expenses	$2,717,176	$483,247	+4.6%
Net Income	$-1,984,909	$7,441	-267.8%

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

$129,652

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KAREN CURTIN	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEEPIKA GANDHI	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE TARICA	DIRECTOR	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL MANDELL	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RANI DASI	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE HALSTEAD	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS HARRIS	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA FENN	FOUNDER AND CEO	20.00	Officer	$45,700	$0	$45,700
DEBRA IVES	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$83,952	$0	$83,952

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
2021	$732,267	$2,717,176	No data	$-1,984,909
2020	$490,688	$483,247	$2,089,243	$7,441
2019	$451,041	$626,883	$1,988,113	$-175,842
2018	$615,021	$553,873	$2,173,385	$61,148

THE WALKING CLASSROOM INSTITUTE