CERTELL INC (EIN 461888092) - 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

FREDERIC FRANSEN

Phone

3178701050

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CERTELL INC, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $550K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENGAGE TODAY'S TECH SAVVY STUDENTS USING MEANINGFUL CONTENT WITH WHICH THEY CAN CONNECT.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,013,702

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $45,456

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,059,158

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,404,695

Fundraising Expenses $475,058

Program Expenses $1,813,033

Other Expenses $1,104,206

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,508,901

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,059,158	$3,971,404	-0.2%
Expenses	$2,508,901	$3,287,474	-0.2%
Net Income	$550,257	$683,930	-0.2%

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

$203,587

Total Directors

$203,587

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FREDERIC FRANSEN	PRESIDENT/CEO	30.00	Officer Director	$182,594	$20,993	$203,587
DENNIS TRINKLE	CHAIRMAN	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY UTTERBACK	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN FERRIS	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHEREE SPEAKMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOMINIQUE LAZANSKI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA ROBERTS	CDO	40.00	Highest	$178,927	$6,978	$185,905
KRIS BERTELSEN	VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS	40.00	Highest	$105,529	$7,829	$113,358

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$3,059,158	$2,508,901	$3,561,206	$550,257
2023	$3,971,404	$3,287,474	$3,059,140	$683,930
2022	$3,831,177	$4,017,413	$2,456,190	$-186,236
2021	$3,776,638	$3,270,040	$2,701,221	$506,598
2020	$2,119,005	$2,456,205	$1,897,811	$-337,200
2019	$2,966,463	$1,347,106	$2,189,076	$1,619,357

CERTELL INC