DESERT CENTER FOR LEGAL EDUCATION (EIN 451560536) - 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

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN PATRICK DOLAN

Phone

7607713924

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DESERT CENTER FOR LEGAL EDUCATION, founded in 2011, is a micro nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $83K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 108% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE DESERT CENTER FOR LEGAL EDUCATION IS A NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT QUALIFIED LAW STUDENTS WITH A DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, TO SUPPORT A LIMITED MEANS LAW CLINIC IN THE EAST COACHELLA, TO PROVIDE A LOCAL SOURCE OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION FOR THE COACHELLA VALLEY BAR, AND TO SUPPORT PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION EFFORTS AND TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PRINT, RADIO AND TELEVISION INFORMATION REGARDING THE AMERICAN AND CALIFORNIA JUDICIAL SYSTEMS

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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 $83,300

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $83,300

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $81,993

Other Expenses $84,736

TOTAL EXPENSES $84,736

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$83,300	$40,016	+1.1%
Expenses	$84,736	$40,643	+1.1%
Net Income	$-1,436	$-627	+1.3%

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

N/A

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
JOHN PATRICK DOLAN	President	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
IRENE GARCIA DOLAN	Secretary	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA J BOUCHARD	Treasurer	5.00	Officer	$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	$83,300	$84,736	$15,308	$-1,436
2023	$40,016	$40,643	$16,744	$-627
2022	$92,869	$94,824	$17,371	$-1,955
2019	$87,022	$117,545	$4,580	$-30,523
2018	$35,272	$35,533	$35,103	$-261

DESERT CENTER FOR LEGAL EDUCATION