URBAN -15 GROUP (EIN 742334966) - 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

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CATHERINE CISNEROS

Phone

2107361500

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

URBAN -15 GROUP, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit that reported $802K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $183K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

URBAN-15. We cultivate talent, inspire imagination, and bring joy to our community through Music, Movement, and Media.Our programs create:* Art that merges Traditional Latino Culture, Contemporary Aesthetics and Creative Technologies* Educational programs that develop skills and imagination, * Life-long participation in artistic exploration for both artists and the community.We are transforming our community through a philosophy of inclusion that breaks prejudicial barriers of size, age, gender, class, religion, ethnicity, race; targeting economic and social disparity; Revolutionizing access to Music, Movement, Media.

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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 $772,982

Program Service Revenue $9,650

Investment Income $1,689

Other Revenue $17,388

TOTAL REVENUE $801,709

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $126,535

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $551,426

Other Expenses $492,203

TOTAL EXPENSES $618,738

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$801,709	$633,988	+0.3%
Expenses	$618,738	$674,718	-0.1%
Net Income	$182,971	$-40,730	-5.5%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GEORGE CISNEROS	MUSIC & MEDIA DIRECTOR	40.00		$41,200	$0	$41,200
CATHERINE CISNEROS	ARTISTIC DIRECTOR	40.00		$36,960	$0	$36,960
CHRISTINE TOVAR	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR JUDITH YORK	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE PROVENCE	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HECTOR J GONZALEZ	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL BADGER	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY CASTILLO	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SOFIA ALEXE	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BENI MATIAS	ADVISORY BOARD	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAY GARZA	ADVISORY BOARD	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE L HERRERA	ADVISORY BOARD	2.00	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	$801,709	$618,738	$1,317,212	$182,971
2023	$633,988	$674,718	$1,117,902	$-40,730
2022	$917,527	$574,941	$1,258,700	$342,586
2021	$583,425	$538,388	$915,693	$45,037
2020	$519,616	$420,627	$880,723	$98,989
2019	$484,339	$489,146	$843,333	$-4,807
2018	$443,720	$362,066	$617,617	$81,654

URBAN -15 GROUP