Guardian Training

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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

Benjamin Kovacs

Phone

5106461190

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Guardian Training, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $258K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $231K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE JIU JITSU AND BOXING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. OUR GOAL IS TO TEACH MARTIAL ARTS, DISCIPLINE, MOTIVATION, SELF RESPECT, AND A THIRST FOR SELF IMPROVEMENT TO THE YOUTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $123,665

GUARDIAN TRAINING ESTABLISHED SCHOLARSHIP AND SPONSORS YOUTH AGES 9-18 THAT WANT TO TRAIN IN BRAZILLIAN JIU JITSU, BOXING OR KICKBOXING. IT IS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH STUDENTS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO...

GUARDIAN TRAINING ESTABLISHED SCHOLARSHIP AND SPONSORS YOUTH AGES 9-18 THAT WANT TO TRAIN IN BRAZILLIAN JIU JITSU, BOXING OR KICKBOXING. IT IS DESIGNED FOR YOUTH STUDENTS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO TRAINING, BUT DO NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO PAY FOR IT. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS TO MATCH KIDS WITH GYMS IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES SO THAT THEY CAN BEGIN TRAINING AT NO COST. WE HAVE STARTED A GIFTING PROGRAM TO PROVIDE GIS TO STUDENTS THAT CANNOT AFFORD TO PURCHASE THEIR OWN. IN ADDITION TO A NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT, GUARDIAN TRAINING PROVIDES FREE FACILITY USE FOR YOUTH AGES 9-18 AND OFFERS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE MEMBERSHIPS FOR ADULTS.

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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 $249,250

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $8,985

TOTAL REVENUE $258,235

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $622

Fundraising Expenses $16,848

Program Expenses $123,665

Other Expenses $230,527

TOTAL EXPENSES $231,149

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$258,235	$303,531	-0.1%
Expenses	$231,149	$308,636	-0.3%
Net Income	$27,086	$-5,105	-6.3%

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

N/A

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
Tracey Lester-Smith	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Benjamin Kovacs	OFFICER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Joel Lunenfeld	OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$258,235	$231,149	$265,820	$27,086
2023	$303,531	$308,636	$237,452	$-5,105
2022	$131,716	$113,018	$361,377	$18,698
2021	$359,971	$707,807	$354,375	$-347,836
2020	$411,374	$590,475	$757,444	$-179,101
2019	$1,123,178	$565,059	$901,804	$558,119
2018	$593,256	$393,056	$308,481	$200,200