SCHOLARS FIRST (EIN 461791857) - 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

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARTY DUTCH

Phone

9496223709

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

SCHOLARS FIRST, founded in 2013, is a micro nonprofit that reported $57K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 91% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $217K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 279% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SCHOLARS FIRST IS TO ENABLE WORTHY CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY THOSE AT-RISK AND (CON SCH O) DISADVANTAGED, TO OBTAIN THE EDUCATION THEY NEED IN ORDER TO BECOME INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

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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 (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $38,713

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $18,631

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $57,344

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $160,561

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $197,352

Other Expenses $56,742

TOTAL EXPENSES $217,303

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$57,344	$628,495	-0.9%
Expenses	$217,303	$460,104	-0.5%
Net Income	$-159,959	$168,391	-1.9%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHERI BORAX	DIRECTOR	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD DAHL	DIRECTOR	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUGLAS FREEMAN	CHAIRMAN	0.20	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAMELA COHEN	SECRETARY & TREASURER	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHERYL H DEAN	DIRECTOR	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA RUMBAUGH	DIRECTOR	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE M SMILEY	DIRECTOR	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTY DUTCH SEE SCH O	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	0.50	Officer	$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
2019	$57,344	$217,303	No data	$-159,959
2018	$628,495	$460,104	$1,423,643	$168,391

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