AGENDA FOR CHILDREN (EIN 721058157) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER ROBERTS

Phone

5045868509

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

AGENDA FOR CHILDREN, founded in 1986, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $53.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

AGENDA FOR CHILDREN WAS FOUNDED TO MAKE LOUISIANA A STATE IN WHICH ALL CHILDREN CAN THRIVE, ENSURING THAT THE BASIC NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE MET, THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE NURTURED AND WELL TAUGHT, BEGINNING IN THE EARLY YEARS AND CONTINUING THROUGH ADOLESCENCE; THAT THEY ARE PROTECTED FROM HARM. AGENDA FOR CHILDREN HAS BEEN WORKING TO IMPROVE CHILD WELL-BEING IN LOUISIANA FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS BY SUPPORTING, INFORMING AND EMPOWERING THE EDUCATORS, FAMILIES, POLICYMAKERS, DONORS AND ADVOCATES WHO IMPACT THEIR LIVES. OUR DIVERSITY OF PROGRAMS CONNECT ADULTS TO RESOURCES, SERVICES AND NETWORKS THAT CAN HELP THEM SUPPORT CHILDREN. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD OPPORTUNITY FUND (ECHO), A CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT, THE JUDY WATTS CENTER FOR POLICY & ADVOCACY, LOUISIANA KIDS COUNT, AND NEW ORLEANS EARLY EDUCATION NETWORK (NOEEN).

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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 $53,116,891

Program Service Revenue $37,027

Investment Income $705,685

Other Revenue $17,024

TOTAL REVENUE $53,876,627

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $41,062,663

Salaries & Benefits $4,268,313

Fundraising Expenses $137,173

Program Expenses $50,671,496

Other Expenses $7,295,258

TOTAL EXPENSES $52,626,234

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$53,876,627	$51,397,791	+0.0%
Expenses	$52,626,234	$50,013,786	+0.1%
Net Income	$1,250,393	$1,384,005	-0.1%

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

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

$431,187

Total Directors

$431,187

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JENNIFER ROBERTS	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer Director	$252,104	$9,357	$261,461
NICOLE COUSIZAN	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer Director	$151,424	$18,302	$169,726
ANNE RAYMOND	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BERNADETTE D'SOUZA	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JADE BROWN-RUSSELL	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
WALT LEGER III	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
AULSTON TAYLOR	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD GEORGE	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN POURCIAU	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KONECA WEST	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
TINA OWEN	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANA GERSHANIK	PAST CHAIR (THRU 6/2025)	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MORTON	CHAIR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JP HYMEL	VICE CHAIR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SONJIA JOSEPH	BOARD SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VANESSA BROWN-CLAIBORNE	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNA WILLIAMSON	CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$156,565	$14,696	$171,261
ANGELIQUE THOMAS	MANAGING DIRECTOR, CITY SEATS	40.00	Highest	$129,417	$13,764	$143,181
MAX WEISS	CHIEF OF STAFF & LEGAL DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$168,680	$6,639	$175,319
TONIA LORIA	MANAGING DIRECTOR, CONTINUING EDUCATION	40.00	Highest	$109,743	$13,917	$123,660

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	$53,876,627	$52,626,234	$22,653,707	$1,250,393
2024	$51,397,791	$50,013,786	$23,090,181	$1,384,005
2023	$19,444,080	$17,973,752	$20,290,257	$1,470,328
2023	$19,444,080	$17,973,752	$20,290,257	$1,470,328
2022	$19,502,253	$16,812,478	$10,066,002	$2,689,775
2021	$9,814,936	$7,627,491	$5,592,602	$2,187,445
2021	$8,555,608	$7,392,653	$5,603,740	$1,162,955
2020	$2,768,666	$3,311,576	$1,745,843	$-542,910
2019	$3,333,480	$3,466,290	$1,968,857	$-132,810

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