EDUCATION MATTERS (EIN 471593822) - 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

CHRISTINE CASTILLO

Phone

9252248269

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

EDUCATION MATTERS, founded in 2014, is a micro nonprofit that reported $59K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 98% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $11K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

TO WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH THE RICHMOND AND WEST CONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY TO DEMAND LEADERSHIP AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OUR CHILDREN DESERVE. AN INFORMED, ENGAGED AND ORGANIZED COMMUNITY WILL LEAD US TO AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD. EDUCATION MATTERS HELPS TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION FACILITIES AND TOOLS THAT ENABLE THE COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER AND SAY WITH A CLEAR, UNIFIED VOICE, "EVERY CHILD MUST HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXCEL, AND WE CANNOT WAIT ANY LONGER FOR CHANGE."

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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 $59,369

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $59,369

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $4,068

Other Expenses $48,460

TOTAL EXPENSES $48,460

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$59,369	$2,505,842	-1.0%
Expenses	$48,460	$2,431,359	-1.0%
Net Income	$10,909	$74,483	-0.9%

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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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

$248,421

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEPHEN W CHAMBERLIN	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN C CHAMBERLIN	SECRETARY / TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RONALD C NAHAS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA YOUNG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE CASTILLO	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	0.51	Officer	$0	$0	$248,421

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
2021	$59,369	$48,460	No data	$10,909
2020	$2,505,842	$2,431,359	$44,434,960	$74,483
2019	$2,985,878	$2,571,919	$43,638,228	$413,959
2018	$2,141,221	$2,801,404	$43,283,162	$-660,183

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