BIG IDEA PROJECT (EIN 465040820) - 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

2014

Legal Domicile

Phone

7204689792

Tax Period

2021-07-01 to 2022-06-30

BIG IDEA PROJECT, founded in 2014, is a micro nonprofit that reported $71K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 76% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $217K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 206% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BIG IDEA PROJECT IS A STUDENT TRANSFORMATION ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO UNLEASH THE POTENTIAL OF STUDENTS BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITES IN HIGH SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP STUDENT LEADERSHIP, WELLBEING, WORKFORCE READINESS AND SOCIAL EMTIONAL SKILLS.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,888

Program Service Revenue $19,050

Investment Income $190

Other Revenue $37,798

TOTAL REVENUE $70,926

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $194,541

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $213,540

Other Expenses $22,362

TOTAL EXPENSES $216,903

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$70,926	$292,674	-0.8%
Expenses	$216,903	$373,016	-0.4%
Net Income	$-145,977	$-80,342	+0.8%

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

N/A

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

$160,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TRICIA HALSEY	EXECUTIVE DIR.	40.00	Director	$80,000	$0	$80,000
LORI JONES	TREASURER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TORRENCE JACKSON	SECRETARY	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA VAN RENSBURG	PRESIDENT	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL RAMSEY	DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$80,000	$0	$80,000

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
2022	$70,926	$216,903	$18,670	$-145,977
2021	$292,674	$373,016	$252,860	$-80,342
2020	$311,038	$384,968	$261,132	$-73,930
2019	$519,078	$427,355	$292,118	$91,723
2018	$289,467	$216,424	$201,791	$73,043

BIG IDEA PROJECT