LEARN THROUGH THE UNIVERSE (EIN 352556063) - 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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MERCEDES TALLEY

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

LEARN THROUGH THE UNIVERSE, founded in 2016, is a micro nonprofit that reported $7K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 75% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $11K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 57% operating deficit.

Mission

To instill awareness of the structure and porperties of the physical universe in students of all ages and the general public, and to carry on other activities associated with this purpose as allowed by law.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,718

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $6,718

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $10,546

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,546

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$6,718	$26,500	-0.7%
Expenses	$10,546	$3,763	+1.8%
Net Income	$-3,828	$22,737	-1.2%

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

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
MERCEDES TALLEY	PRESIDENT	005.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STACEY MERCADO	VICE PRESIDENT	002.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLEY MAHAFFEY	Director	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK ST LAURENT	Direcor	001.00	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
2018	$6,718	$10,546	$15,706	$-3,828

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