KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE

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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

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CYBELE CHANG

Phone

8478281917

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS INSTITUTE, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $220K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $499K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 127% operating deficit.

Mission

KSI PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE LOW INCOME GIRLS IN TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND SCIENCE TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND CONTINUING INTEREST IN EDUCATION. KSI DISSEMINATES FUNDS TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND CONTINUING INTEREST IN STEM SUBJECTS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG GIRLS. FOR 2023, KSI WAS IRS APPROVED TO FILE AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AS IT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS AS A SCHOOL SINCE NOVEMBER 2021.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $330,691

KSI PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE LOW INCOME GIRLS IN TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND SCIENCE TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND CONTINUING INTEREST IN EDUCATION. KSI DISSEMINATES FUNDS TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND...

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $216,665

Other Revenue $3,375

TOTAL REVENUE $220,040

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $188,008

Salaries & Benefits $134,596

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $330,691

Other Expenses $150,289

TOTAL EXPENSES $499,389

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$220,040	$332,546	-0.3%
Expenses	$499,389	$409,609	+0.2%
Net Income	$-279,349	$-77,063	+2.6%

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

$36,294

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SK CHANG	CHAIR, TREASURER, AND SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
XIN LI	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
GIUSEPPE POLESE	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA TAI	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT LAURINI	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CYBELE CHANG	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$36,294	$0	$36,294
JUDY CHANG	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	40.00	Highest	$110,000	$0	$110,000

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
2022	$220,040	$499,389	$3,946,978	$-279,349
2021	$332,546	$409,609	$4,784,252	$-77,063
2020	$373,125	$453,273	$4,707,260	$-80,148
2019	$173,686	$469,070	$4,687,986	$-295,384
2018	$107,918	$514,226	$4,603,474	$-406,308