ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD (EIN 460467961) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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 MULTI-YEAR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND STRUCTURED ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME STUDENTS IN COLONIA TECOLOTE, TIJUANA, MEXICO. THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL BARRIERS THAT 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 MAKES A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO EACH PARTICIPANT AND EXPECTS STUDENTS TO REMAIN IN THE PROGRAM THROUGH COMPLETION OF THEIR SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. MOST STUDENTS PARTICIPATE FOR SIX TO TEN YEARS.IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING PARTIAL FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHOOL-RELATED EXPENSES, ASF DELIVERS A STRUCTURED STUD

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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

Financial Distress Indicator

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

$80,855

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MONICA K SANTOS	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$80,855	$0	$80,855
RYAN R EAGLE CPA EA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENN DEPOY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN RIERDAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ODESMA DALRYMPLE	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIAELENA GONZALEZ	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	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	$237,970	$399,244	$2,736,571	$-161,274
2024	$189,082	$360,460	$2,870,123	$-171,378
2023	$926,759	$361,622	$2,979,234	$565,137
2022	$417,893	$331,432	$2,351,970	$86,461
2021	$334,266	$268,590	$2,388,596	$65,676
2020	$1,884,030	$304,716	$2,231,661	$1,579,314
2019	$217,274	$202,803	$570,517	$14,471

ADVANCING STUDENTS FORWARD