OPENING MINDS

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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

GAIL CONWAY

Phone

3124275399

Tax Period

2017-07-01 to 2018-06-30

OPENING MINDS, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit that reported $287K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $261K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

OPENING MINDS FACILITATES HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY EDUCATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $200,195 Revenue: $218,579

2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE: OPENING MINDS' 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE BROUGHT TOGETHER THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN CARING FOR, SERVING, AND EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN OVER ONE...

2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE: OPENING MINDS' 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE BROUGHT TOGETHER THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN CARING FOR, SERVING, AND EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN OVER ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE WORKSHOPS. THE WORKSHOPS WERE DESIGNED TO EXPLORE AND EDUCATE ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION. KEY LEADERS FROM ALL FIELDS (INCLUDING PARENTS, EDUCATORS, SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS, PARK DISTRICT EMPLOYEES, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, ATTORNEYS, ARCHITECTS, AND MORE) WORKED TOGETHER THROUGH OPENING MINDS' WORKSHOPS AND EXPO TO SHARE IDEAS THAT IMPROVE THE WAY CHILDREN ARE CARED FOR AND EDUCATED.

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $36,350

Program Service Revenue $174,522

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $76,443

TOTAL REVENUE $287,315

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $111,977

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $200,195

Other Expenses $149,263

TOTAL EXPENSES $261,240

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$287,315	$243,920	+0.2%
Expenses	$261,240	$285,720	-0.1%
Net Income	$26,075	$-41,800	-1.6%

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

$108,649

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL SCHULTE	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN PUERLING	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER QUIGLEY RESIGNED FEB 18	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH CLARK BEGAN FEBRUARY 2018	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GAIL CONWAY	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$96,191	$12,458	$108,649

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
2018	$287,315	$261,240	$5,805	$26,075