University Center of Lake County

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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

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

C Myra Gaytan-Morales

Phone

8476654000

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

University Center of Lake County, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 89% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.2M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

THE UNIVERSITY CENTER OF LAKE COUNTY PROVIDES FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN DELIVERING HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO LAKE COUNTY STUDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,500,684 Revenue: $411,592

FACILITIES AND SUPPORT PROVIDED TO 14 MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS CONSISTING OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. THESE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS DELIVER OVER 130 DEGREE OPTIONS AND A VARIETY OF CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. STUDENT ENROLLMENTS EXCEEDED 2000 SEMESTER HOURS, MOSTLY ON A PART TIME BASIS. STUDENTS LIVE AND/OR WORK IN LAKECOUNTY ILLINOIS AND CONSIST OF WORKING ADULTS, RECENT JUNIOR COLLEGE GRADUATES, ADULTS PURSUING ADVANCED DEGREES AND NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS RETURNING TO SCHOOL. THE UNIVERSITY CENTER ADMINISTERS AND FACILITATES THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO THE STUDENTS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,831,715

Program Service Revenue $411,592

Investment Income $142,950

Other Revenue $30,276

TOTAL REVENUE $4,416,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,797,219

Fundraising Expenses $27,285

Program Expenses $3,500,684

Other Expenses $2,401,824

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,199,043

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,416,533	$2,331,328	+0.9%
Expenses	$4,199,043	$2,033,493	+1.1%
Net Income	$217,490	$297,835	-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

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

$127,569

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
C Myra Gaytan-Morales	Executive Director and Dean	040.00	Officer	$127,569	$0	$127,569
Bryan Watkins	Chair	000.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Marisa Buscaglia	Vice Chair	000.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Julie Dunston	Past Chair	000.05	Director	$0	$0	$0
Trevor James	Treasurer	000.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Melba Rivera	Secretary	000.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
R Shayne Cofer	Director	000.05	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elza Ibroscheva	Director	000.05	Director	$0	$0	$0
Julie Shroka	Director	000.05	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rich Anderson	Director	000.05	Director	$0	$0	$0
Teddy Anderson	Director	000.05	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kathy Johnson	Director	000.05	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
2025	$4,416,533	$4,199,043	$7,879,093	$217,490
2024	$2,331,328	$2,033,493	$6,222,017	$297,835
2023	$1,933,099	$1,578,588	$5,612,326	$354,511
2022	$1,559,689	$1,431,822	$5,095,491	$127,867
2021	$1,379,533	$1,491,372	$5,126,285	$-111,839
2020	$1,639,853	$1,689,035	$5,241,577	$-49,182
2019	$2,013,499	$2,071,993	$5,112,281	$-58,494
2018	$1,868,667	$1,998,941	$5,230,085	$-130,274