SLAM FOUNDATION INC

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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

RENE RUIZ

Phone

3056692906

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SLAM FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2015, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $14.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 71% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $16.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO ADVANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE BY CREATING A NATIONAL NETWORK OF SLAM SCHOOLS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND FOR SPORTS INDUSTRY CAREERS BEYOND COLLEGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $16,403,361 Revenue: $7,069,787

SLAM FOUNDATION, INC. SUPPORTS SEVERAL 501(C)(3) EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH OPERATE CHARTER SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE. THE SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES HELPS THESE CHARTER SCHOOLS DELIVER ENHANCED...

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,289,669

Program Service Revenue $6,865,056

Investment Income $204,731

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $14,359,456

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,596,230

Salaries & Benefits $417,520

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $16,403,361

Other Expenses $9,446,303

TOTAL EXPENSES $16,460,053

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$14,359,456	$8,379,691	+0.7%
Expenses	$16,460,053	$7,968,460	+1.1%
Net Income	$-2,100,597	$411,231	-6.1%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RENE RUIZ	SECRETARY, DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH ANTHONY MESA	PRESIDENT,CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALINA LOPEZ	VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer 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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$14,359,456	$16,460,053	$12,728,728	$-2,100,597
2022	$8,379,691	$7,968,460	$9,185,701	$411,231
2021	$6,817,017	$6,568,446	$8,480,329	$248,571
2020	$8,430,305	$8,527,104	$5,354,435	$-96,799
2019	$6,142,965	$5,445,857	$6,395,242	$697,108
2018	$7,016,353	$5,622,849	$3,823,484	$1,393,504