KUUMBA LYNX (EIN 364246321) - 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

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAQUANDA VELLEGAS

Phone

7735504229

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Kuumba Lynx, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $760K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $117K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

To guide economically disadvantaged youth and their families through the process ofcreating artistic educational performances.

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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 $1,785,501

Program Service Revenue $45,342

Investment Income $-12,000

Other Revenue $2,591

TOTAL REVENUE $1,821,434

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,237,997

Fundraising Expenses $24,840

Program Expenses $1,384,606

Other Expenses $344,014

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,582,011

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,821,434	$2,094,315	-0.1%
Expenses	$1,582,011	$1,752,344	-0.1%
Net Income	$239,423	$341,971	-0.3%

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

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

$45,352

Total Directors

$152,479

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAQUANDA VELLEGAS	Executive Dir.	0.00	Director	$89,871	$0	$89,871
CHRISTOPHER THOMAS	Director	0.00	Director	$62,608	$0	$62,608
JACINDA BULLIE HALL	CoCreative Lead	50.00	Officer	$45,352	$0	$45,352
DAVID STOVALL	Vice President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENDON SHILLER	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE MOON	President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOBOLAJI AKINTUNDE	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
IDA MUSONI	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GLENANCE GREEN	Board Member	2.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,821,434	$1,582,011	$1,926,826	$239,423
2022	$2,094,315	$1,752,344	$1,722,250	$341,971
2021	$991,440	$783,966	$1,227,292	$207,474
2020	$760,279	$642,900	$1,029,583	$117,379

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