What if We Could

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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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Amy Martens

Phone

8174884555

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

What if We Could, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 31% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

The Novus Academy is a creative, innovative, vibrant independent school for bright students (kindergarten through 12th grade) with learning disabilities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,388,532 Revenue: $1,563,195

The Novus Academy established nonprofit school for children from kindergarten to 12th grade within the DFW Metroplex. The school specializes in children who learn differently by providing innovative instruction and scoial and emotional supports. The school year begins in August (after the intial return is due).

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $22,867

Program Service Revenue $1,540,328

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,563,195

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,323,509

Fundraising Expenses $159,481

Program Expenses $1,388,532

Other Expenses $550,258

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,873,767

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,563,195	$2,267,312	-0.3%
Expenses	$1,873,767	$2,266,223	-0.2%
Net Income	$-310,572	$1,089	-286.2%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Amy Martens	President	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NaKesha Ruegg	Secretary	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Ohser	Treasurer	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Christopher Bass	Member	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marcello Serrano	Member	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Patrick Stanton	Member	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tiffany Prior	Member	40.00	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	$1,563,195	$1,873,767	$4,376,017	$-310,572
2024	$2,267,312	$2,266,223	$1,259,288	$1,089
2023	$1,442,091	$1,546,686	$1,171,425	$-104,595
2022	$1,936,963	$1,496,843	$1,232,039	$440,120
2021	$1,365,465	$1,449,264	$1,053,256	$-83,799