THE KNOWING GARDEN (EIN 274487337) - 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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PATRICIA VALDEZ

Phone

3109449107

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE KNOWING GARDEN, founded in 2012, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $37K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 82% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $102K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 172% operating deficit.

Mission

OPERATION OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $37,460

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $37,460

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $74,790

Fundraising Expenses $274

Program Expenses $101,561

Other Expenses $22,817

TOTAL EXPENSES $101,835

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$37,460	$205,399	-0.8%
Expenses	$101,835	$215,776	-0.5%
Net Income	$-64,375	$-10,377	+5.2%

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

N/A

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
PATRICIA VALDEZ	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.00	Officer 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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$37,460	$101,835	$25,521	$-64,375
2022	$205,399	$215,776	$82,623	$-10,377
2021	$217,711	$208,116	$150,690	$9,595
2020	$109,965	$196,256	$137,426	$-86,291
2019	$290,161	$291,004	$88,738	$-843
2018	$361,743	$352,159	$89,661	$9,584

THE KNOWING GARDEN