The Urban Alternative (EIN 751835253) - 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

1982

Legal Domicile

Phone

2149433868

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The Urban Alternative, founded in 1982, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $22.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $4.4M, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

Christian ministry that seeks to equip, empower, and unite Christians to impact our society.

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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 $20,512,406

Program Service Revenue $642,603

Investment Income $36,681

Other Revenue $800,479

TOTAL REVENUE $21,992,169

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $52,000

Salaries & Benefits $3,153,665

Fundraising Expenses $2,855,480

Program Expenses $12,598,395

Other Expenses $14,024,077

TOTAL EXPENSES $17,614,837

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$21,992,169	$25,506,733	-0.1%
Expenses	$17,614,837	$16,222,601	+0.1%
Net Income	$4,377,332	$9,284,132	-0.5%

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

$584,742

Total Directors

$448,767

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
N/A	President	30.0	Officer Director	$313,841	$37,525	$351,366
N/A	Secretary	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Vice President	32.0	Officer Director	$86,712	$10,689	$97,401
N/A	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Director	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Chief Financial Officer	40.0	Officer	$125,265	$10,710	$135,975
N/A	Director of TETC	40.0	Highest	$100,021	$14,553	$114,574
N/A	Director of Marketing	40.0	Highest	$123,537	$10,768	$134,305
N/A	Director of Ministry Services	40.0	Highest	$125,623	$12,628	$138,251

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	$21,992,169	$17,614,837	$41,377,429	$4,377,332
2022	$25,506,733	$16,222,601	$35,203,573	$9,284,132
2021	$23,526,113	$17,572,418	$25,928,705	$5,953,695
2020	$19,902,358	$14,862,966	$18,773,325	$5,039,392
2019	$16,589,247	$14,467,354	$13,462,365	$2,121,893
2018	$14,349,411	$12,387,981	$11,140,524	$1,961,430

The Urban Alternative