URBAN LEARNING COLLABORATIVE INC

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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

LACI COPPINS ROBBINS ED

Phone

4143421569

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

URBAN LEARNING COLLABORATIVE INC, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

WE INVEST IN URBAN COMMUNITIES BY EXPANDING ACCESS TO ACADEMIC, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,498,048

MILWAUKEE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ACADEMY (MESA) SERVED OVER 250 STUDENTS IN GRADES K4-8TH THROUGH ITS MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLSTEACHER CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERVICES...

MILWAUKEE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ACADEMY (MESA) SERVED OVER 250 STUDENTS IN GRADES K4-8TH THROUGH ITS MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLSTEACHER CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERVICES: NON-INSTRUMENTALITY CHARTER SCHOOL.

Program 2

Expenses: $332,694 Revenue: $194,020

TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERVICES:CERTIFICATION: BECOME A TEACHER WITH ULC. ULC'S MODEL OF PERSONALIZED COACHING-INTO-PRACTICE ALIGNED TO TEACHING STANDARDS LIES AT THE CORE OF CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERVICES. WHETHER INDIVIDUALS ARE SEEKING INITIAL LICENSURE OR VETERAN TEACHERS SEEKING TO FURTHER THEIR CAREER, ULC PROVIDES A HIGHLY QUALIFIED MENTOR TO GUIDE AND SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL GROWTH.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: DEVELOP WITH ULC. ULC'S PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERVICES ARE DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING THE EVOLVING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF SCHOOLS AND EDUCATORS. BUILT ON A FOUNDATION OF RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES AND REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS, PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE EXCELLENCE, FOSTER GROWTH, AND CREATE LASTING CHANGE IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND.

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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 $3,686,420

Program Service Revenue $200,027

Investment Income $40

Other Revenue $27,627

TOTAL REVENUE $3,914,114

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,731,829

Fundraising Expenses $116,126

Program Expenses $3,830,742

Other Expenses $1,616,848

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,348,677

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,914,114	$5,059,186	-0.2%
Expenses	$4,348,677	$5,235,853	-0.2%
Net Income	$-434,563	$-176,667	+1.5%

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

$325,201

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN PETERBURS PHD	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID GAVIGAN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA ALBERT	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BERNARDO TRAVERSARO	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC ANDERSEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENA NORD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REVA KASHIKAR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GENEVA MCKINLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEIGH WALLACE TABAK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LACI COPPINS ROBBINS EDD	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$167,571	$35,303	$202,874
STEVEN DITTMAN	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	40.00	Officer	$85,402	$36,925	$122,327

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	$3,914,114	$4,348,677	$761,587	$-434,563
2024	$5,059,186	$5,235,853	$1,816,185	$-176,667
2023	$4,747,377	$4,815,594	$2,146,039	$-68,217
2022	$5,117,372	$4,907,687	$1,505,207	$209,685
2021	$4,423,294	$4,223,035	$1,763,964	$200,259
2020	$4,666,707	$4,306,358	$1,668,068	$360,349
2019	$4,731,260	$4,567,820	$746,867	$163,440
2018	$4,338,601	$4,563,702	$381,950	$-225,101