ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MONICA K SANTOS

Phone

8585760132

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $238K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $399K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 68% operating deficit.

Mission

ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) PROVIDES ACCESS TO SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS IN COLONIA TECOLOTE, TIJUANA, MEXICO, BY ADDRESSING FINANCIAL AND STRUCTURAL BARRIERS THAT OFTEN PREVENT STUDENTS FROM CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.ASF SERVES APPROXIMATELY 70 STUDENTS ANNUALLY FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH UNIVERSITY OR TECHNICAL COMPLETION. STUDENTS ARE SELECTED BASED ON DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC POTENTIAL, AND RESIDENCY WITHIN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY TEN NEW STUDENTS ENTERING SEVENTH GRADE ARE ADMITTED INTO THE PROGRAM.ASF OPERATES A LONG-TERM, COHORT-BASED STUDENT SUCCESS MODEL THAT COMBINES PARTIAL FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS WITH STRUCTURED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN MONTHLY MEETINGS, MAINTAIN ACADEMIC STANDARDS, AND REMAIN ENGAGED IN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.MOST STUDENTS REM

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $113,380

STUDENT SUCCESS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) PROVIDES A STRUCTURED, MULTI-YEAR STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 70 STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN COLONIA TECOLOTE, TIJUANA, MEXICO. THE PROGRAM COMBINES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO HELP STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN REQUIRED MONTHLY MEETINGS THAT INCLUDE ACADEMIC CHECK-INS, TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS. UNIVERSITY-LEVEL PARTICIPANTS SERVE AS PEER LEADERS AND ASSIST IN FACILITATING MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS.ASF PROVIDES PARTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL-RELATED EXPENSES, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, AND ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A STUDENT CENTER THAT OFFERS A SUPERVISED SPACE FOR STUDYING, INTERNET ACCESS, HOMEWORK SUPPORT, AND PEER COLLABORATION.THE PROGRAM INCLUDES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE DELIVERED BY A TEAM THAT INCLUDES COUNSELORS, EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. SUPPORT IS TAILORED TO STUDENT NEEDS TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC PERSISTENCE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.ASF CONDUCTS PARENT-STUDENT WORKSHOPS TWICE ANNUALLY TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND REINFORCE ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND REMAIN ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.ASF ALSO FACILITATES ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING INITIATIVES, INCLUDING COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS WITH COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERS. ONE SUCH INITIATIVE, ASF UPCYCLE, ENGAGES STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON LEARNING RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, ENGINEERING CONCEPTS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED WASTE UPCYCLING PROJECT.ALUMNI REMAIN ENGAGED THROUGH MENTORSHIP, LEADERSHIP ROLES, AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION, REINFORCING THE PROGRAMS LONG-TERM, COHORT-BASED MODEL.THROUGH THIS INTEGRATED APPROACH, ASF ADDRESSES FINANCIAL, ACADEMIC, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL COMPLETION AND WORKFORCE READINESS.

Program 2

Expenses: $61,890

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) PROVIDES NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO APPROXIMATELY 70 LOW-INCOME STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN TIJUANA, MEXICO, ENABLING THEM TO...

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (ASF) PROVIDES NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO APPROXIMATELY 70 LOW-INCOME STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN TIJUANA, MEXICO, ENABLING THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.IN MEXICO, FAMILIES ARE GENERALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR TUITION, UNIFORMS, BOOKS, TRANSPORTATION, AND RELATED SCHOOL EXPENSES BEGINNING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL. THESE COSTS CREATE SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO CONTINUED ENROLLMENT. ASF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DESIGNED TO PARTIALLY OFFSET THESE EXPENSES AND REDUCE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON FAMILIES.SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DISTRIBUTED ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND ARE CONTINGENT UPON STUDENTS MEETING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING ATTENDANCE AT MONTHLY MEETINGS, PARTICIPATION IN SERVICE ACTIVITIES, AND MAINTENANCE OF ACADEMIC STANDARDS.IN ADDITION TO RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN WORK-STUDY OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE ASF COMMUNITY CENTER. THROUGH THESE ROLES, STUDENTS PROVIDE OFFICE SUPPORT, PEER TUTORING, AND ASSISTANCE WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING HOMEWORK SUPPORT, ENGLISH, AND COMPUTER INSTRUCTION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH. STUDENTS ALSO ASSIST IN ORGANIZING AND STAFFING AN ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAM SERVING LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN.THROUGH THIS STRUCTURED SCHOLARSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL, ASF SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PERSISTENCE WHILE REINFORCING STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

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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 $115,369

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $72,345

Other Revenue $50,256

TOTAL REVENUE $237,970

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $84,800

Salaries & Benefits $173,377

Fundraising Expenses $91,261

Program Expenses $175,270

Other Expenses $141,067

TOTAL EXPENSES $399,244

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$237,970	$189,082	+0.3%
Expenses	$399,244	$360,460	+0.1%
Net Income	$-161,274	$-171,378	-0.1%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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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

$80,855

Total Directors