PALO ALTO CHINESE SCHOOL (EIN 770109801) - 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

1986

Legal Domicile

Phone

6508568908

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

PALO ALTO CHINESE SCHOOL, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $203K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Net assets of $497K represent 29 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO TEACH CHINESE LANGUAGE TO THE PUBLIC

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $192,690

Investment Income $9,015

Other Revenue $1,750

TOTAL REVENUE $203,455

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $120,186

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $199,027

Other Expenses $96,634

TOTAL EXPENSES $216,820

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$203,455	$196,655	+0.0%
Expenses	$216,820	$191,155	+0.1%
Net Income	$-13,365	$5,500	-3.4%

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

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
CHING-JU TSAI	Vice President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Amy Lee	Vice President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SHERRY HONG	Treasurer	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JEAN TIEN	President	5.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$203,455	$216,820	$497,981	$-13,365
2023	$196,655	$191,155	$511,346	$5,500
2022	$186,078	$122,990	$505,846	$63,088
2021	$189,862	$139,548	$442,858	$50,314
2020	$240,322	$175,183	$392,545	$65,139
2019	$222,465	$193,025	$327,705	$29,440
2018	$218,337	$171,078	$297,061	$47,259

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