LEADERS IN EDUCATION

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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

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SPYROS CATECHIS

Phone

7137841215

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

LEADERS IN EDUCATION, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $126K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $628K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 397% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR FOCUS IS ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA FOR CHILDREN THROUGH ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $170,011

LEADERS IN EDUCATION IS AT THE FOREFRONT FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SO THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE A START ON THE RIGHT PATH FOR SCHOOL READINESS. OUR STAFF COLLABORATES WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS, GUIDING THEM IN THE USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED TEACHING PROGRAMS AND METHODOLOGIES TO ENSURE STUDENT SCHOOL READINESS. WE EQUIP CHILDCARE PROGRAMS AND PARENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TOOLS, AND STRATEGIES NECESSARY TO CONTIUNOUSLY IMPROVE BUSINESS OPERATIONS, PROGRAM QULITY, AND THE ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING OF CHILD OUTCOMES.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $126,325

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $126,325

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $151,510

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $170,011

Other Expenses $476,714

TOTAL EXPENSES $628,224

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$126,325	$172,550	-0.3%
Expenses	$628,224	$639,797	0.0%
Net Income	$-501,899	$-467,247	+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

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
SPYROS CATECHIS	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL GERBER	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL REILAND	TREASURER	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KARL WEBSTER	VICE PRESIDE	N/A	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
2025	$126,325	$628,224	$2,673,365	$-501,899
2024	$172,550	$639,797	$3,175,264	$-467,247
2023	$99,035	$638,261	$3,642,511	$-539,226
2022	$13,354	$590,682	$4,181,737	$-577,328
2021	$5,189,161	$3,180,925	$4,759,065	$2,008,236
2020	$4,687,231	$4,182,417	$4,858,800	$504,814
2019	$4,352,663	$4,600,193	$3,410,409	$-247,530
2018	$5,407,915	$4,364,177	$2,628,149	$1,043,738