DECODING ACADEMY (EIN 475028448) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BAINIAN LIU

Tax Period

2018-10-01 to 2019-09-30

DECODING ACADEMY, founded in 2015, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $343 in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $157K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 45776% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TRANSCENDING LEARNING TO ACHIEVE TRUE CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $343

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $343

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $146,572

Other Expenses $157,355

TOTAL EXPENSES $157,355

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$343	$407	-0.2%
Expenses	$157,355	$99,420	+0.6%
Net Income	$-157,012	$-99,013	+0.6%

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

N/A

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
BAINIAN LIU	PRESIDENTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	12.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
XIAOMEI CHAO	TREASURER	12.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LISA LIU	SECRETARY	2.00	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
2019	$343	$157,355	$597,096	$-157,012
2018	$407	$99,420	$754,108	$-99,013

DECODING ACADEMY