METRO CHARTER ELEM SCHOOL (EIN 460653428) - 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

TIM KARP

Phone

2133775708

Tax Period

2018-07-01 to 2019-06-30

METRO CHARTER ELEM SCHOOL, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

TO CREATE A HIGH-PERFORMING NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL TO SERVE THE VIBRANT, DIVERSE AND RAPIDLY DEVELOPING COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,196,677

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $-18,626

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,178,051

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $781,870

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,081,162

Other Expenses $654,580

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,436,450

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$1,178,051	$2,351,475	-0.5%
Expenses	$1,436,450	$3,022,711	-0.5%
Net Income	$-258,399	$-671,236	-0.6%

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

$150,040

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHINMAYA MISRA	CHAIR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA LALL	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM KARP	TREASURER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NELLA MC OSKER	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZUZY RODRIGUEZ	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NOEL HYUN	CO-CHAIR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM CLERX	PRINCIPAL	40.00	Officer	$122,400	$27,640	$150,040

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
2019	$1,178,051	$1,436,450	$348,632	$-258,399
2018	$2,351,475	$3,022,711	$398,521	$-671,236

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