Funding the Future

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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

Alisha David

Phone

3073164765

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Funding the Future, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $334K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 20% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $379K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

The Mission of Funding the Future is to educate students across the country on the importance of smart financial decisions through a multimedia presentation including music video and an inspirational message shared by a musical celebrity. Funding the Future emphasizes the importance of financial literacy at a young age.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $321,023 Revenue: $0

In 2025 Funding the Future reached 24,967 students across 68 schools in 8 states. Student demographics were approximately 48.18% White 42.87% Black 14.49% Hispanic 1.80% Asian 1.55% American Indian or Alaska Native 0.17% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 3.13% Two or More Races. Of the schools served an average of 52.74% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch reinforcing our focus on reaching low- to moderate-income communities. During each program students actively engaged by asking questions about saving credit management avoiding financial pitfalls steering clear of predatory lending and investing for the future. Schools were provided with a curriculum packet to support pre- and post-show learning aligned with national standards set by the Council for Economic Education CEE and the Jumptart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. Our artists continuously refine program delivery based on feedback from students and educators to ensure relevance and impact. Post-program evaluation data shows strong outcomes: school staff ratings of the musical and financial literacy components averaged 4.55 out of 5; student ratings averaged approximately 4.41 out of 5; student self-reported financial knowledge increased from 3.19 pre-show to 4.19 post-show; and the likelihood of taking steps to improve financial futures averaged 4.18 out of 5. Students who completed surveys received free music downloads and were directed to our website for additional financial literacy resources extending learning beyond the live experience.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $111,964

Program Service Revenue $221,500

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $444

TOTAL REVENUE $333,908

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $144,425

Fundraising Expenses $32,587

Program Expenses $321,023

Other Expenses $234,844

TOTAL EXPENSES $379,269

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$333,908	$415,455	-0.2%
Expenses	$379,269	$362,392	+0.0%
Net Income	$-45,361	$53,063	-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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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$68,640

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jennifer Stutler	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Colleen Schon	PAST PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET DIXON	VICE PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY JAMES	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN PADEN	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICE SINCLAIR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIMIE YOON-LEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALISHA DAVID	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Key Emp	$68,640	$0	$68,640
John Coyne III	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lance Vannerson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wiley Moody	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
2025	$333,908	$379,269	$63,893	$-45,361
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$290,693	$425,130	$18,024	$-134,437
2023	$290,693	$425,130	$18,024	$-134,437
2022	$479,819	$419,428	$177,190	$60,391
2021	$406,946	$335,594	$95,394	$71,352
2020	$281,217	$251,124	$43,488	$30,093
2019	$512,795	$515,606	$52,508	$-2,811