TOPANGA MOUNTAIN SCHOOL INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOY TAYLOR

Phone

8183468355

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

TOPANGA MOUNTAIN SCHOOL INC, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $982K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO OFFER A UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FOR A SOLID FOUNDATION IN CORE SUBJECTS, INSPIRES A LOVE OF LEARNINGAND CULTIVATES COMPASSIONATE, WELL-ROUNDEDSOLID EDUCATION ENRICHED BY ART, MUSIS, DRAMA AND IMMERSION IN SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES THROUGH RICH OUTDOOR EDUCATION; INCLUDES WEEKLY FILED TRIPS, INTEGRATED CURRICULUM MATERIALS, EXPOSURE TO LOCAL CULTURE, SPECIALISTS AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $779,317

TOPANGA MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OFFERS A UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FOR A SOLID FOUNDATION IN CORE SUBJECTS, INSPIRES A LOVE OF LEARNING AND CULTIVATES COMPASSIONATE, WELL-ROUNDED CITIZENS. TMS PROVIDES AN INTEGRATED EDUCATION THAT IS ENRICHED BY ART, MUSIC, AND DRAMA. IMMERSION IN SOCIETAL AND ENVIRIONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES ACHIEVED THORUGH A RICHOUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDE CAMPING, WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS, EXPOSURE TO LOCAL CULTURE, SPECIALISTS AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES.

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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 $40,400

Program Service Revenue $993,738

Investment Income $526

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,034,664

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $523,346

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $779,317

Other Expenses $458,581

TOTAL EXPENSES $981,927

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,034,664	$842,523	+0.2%
Expenses	$981,927	$746,726	+0.3%
Net Income	$52,737	$95,797	-0.4%

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

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
SAM HAVENS	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAT PORTER	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOY TAYLOR	Treasurer	60.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BERT GLEICHER	President	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ROB DAVIS	Secretary	0.00	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	$1,034,664	$981,927	$1,064,851	$52,737
2024	$842,523	$746,726	$1,036,451	$95,797
2023	$1,113,568	$740,799	$1,058,958	$372,769
2022	$928,340	$713,403	$673,209	$214,937
2021	$666,995	$582,072	$1,286,218	$84,923
2020	$689,896	$568,596	$969,127	$121,300
2019	$561,425	$699,172	$637,765	$-137,747
2018	$602,674	$647,275	$635,655	$-44,601