Design for Change USA (EIN 455066128) - 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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Vinay Gidwaney

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

Design for Change USA, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $267K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Expenses of $235K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

Design for Change answers the age-old question students ask their teachers everyday - "why am I learning this?" Whether it's connecting the Civil Rights Movement to the death of George Floyd or the Industrial Revolution to the wild-fires in California Design for Change USA makes K-12 Social Studies curriculum come alive through relevant and timely digital content and tools to engage students. We use webinars professional learning opportunities and peer communities to help teachers bridge the gap between curriculum and real-world events. In this way they develop the skills and confidence necessary to bring these topics into their classrooms. Thousands of teachers across the country use our platform to deepen student learning and inspire social action. To learn more visit www.designforchange.us.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $205,000

Program Service Revenue $62,355

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $267,355

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $71,009

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $0

Other Expenses $163,914

TOTAL EXPENSES $234,923

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$267,355	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$234,923	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$32,432	$0	N/A

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

N/A

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

$47,318

Total Directors

Key Employees

$94,700

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sanjli Gidwaney	Executive Director	30.00	Officer	$23,659	$0	$47,318
Hannah Le	Marketing Director	40.00	Key Emp	$47,350	$0	$94,700

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
2021	$267,355	$234,923	$72,050	$32,432
2018	$192,148	$146,757	$125,076	$45,391

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