THE ACADEMY PROJECT (EIN 471205640) - 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

Principal Officer

LAUREN COSTA

Phone

3238390665

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE ACADEMY PROJECT, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $384K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 73% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $101K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

THE ACADEMY PROJECT PROVIDES SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND ADVOCACY TO FOSTER, UNHOUSED AND UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN LOS ANGELES, CA THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY.

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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 $384,138

Program Service Revenue $158

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $384,296

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $93,360

Fundraising Expenses $10,770

Program Expenses $211,479

Other Expenses $190,241

TOTAL EXPENSES $283,601

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$384,296	$221,677	+0.7%
Expenses	$283,601	$85,463	+2.3%
Net Income	$100,695	$136,214	-0.3%

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

$35,975

Total Directors

$35,975

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAUREN COSTA	ED/PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$35,975	$0	$35,975
CELIA BOTET	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA KOUTSOUKOLIS	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAIRE CONLEY	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHEILA CUTCHLOW	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY GASTINEAU	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE PERRY	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMMY WATSON-SMITH	MEMBER	2.00	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	$384,296	$283,601	$244,279	$100,695
2024	$221,677	$85,463	$136,214	$136,214
2022	$58,609	$40,874	$57,118	$17,735

THE ACADEMY PROJECT