GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARS

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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

BEN BRAUN

Phone

7049712339

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARS, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit that reported $205K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 96% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 713% operating deficit.

Mission

EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO HIGH-PERFORMING, UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS BY PROMOTING AWARENESS AND FUNDING ADVANCED EDUCATION IN ORDER TO GIVE ALL STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO RECEIVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURSUITS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,667,419

GOLDEN DOOR SCHOLARS' ("GDS") MISSION IS TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RAISE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR HIGH PERFORMING, UNDOCUMENTED SCHOLARS.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $205,149

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $205,149

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,549,899

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,667,419

Other Expenses $117,520

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,667,419

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$205,149	$5,169,066	-1.0%
Expenses	$1,667,419	$2,292,168	-0.3%
Net Income	$-1,462,270	$2,876,898	-1.5%

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

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
RICARDO ELIAS	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON MCFAYDEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT HAMER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK BRODSKY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KACEY GRANTHAM	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELINDA NARCISO	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2022	$205,149	$1,667,419	No data	$-1,462,270
2021	$5,169,066	$2,292,168	$3,477,661	$2,876,898
2020	$2,262,548	$2,587,909	$427,877	$-325,361
2019	$2,720,620	$2,675,838	$1,760,376	$44,782
2018	$1,464,148	$1,675,328	$627,912	$-211,180