LEARNING BY DESIGN INC (EIN 811853822) - 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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

3239035712

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LEARNING BY DESIGN INC, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $2.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

CHARTER SCHOOL IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES DESIGNED TO FOSTER EDUCATIONAL EQUITY/CULTIVATE DIVERSITY.

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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 $2,245,042

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $30

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,245,072

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,180

Salaries & Benefits $1,137,864

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,316,414

Other Expenses $1,497,368

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,636,412

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,245,072	$2,181,497	+0.0%
Expenses	$2,636,412	$2,594,824	+0.0%
Net Income	$-391,340	$-413,327	-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

$118,446

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ASHLYE DURELL	CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA BROWN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY JACOBS	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA BURRELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN BUTLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELLONISE SHORTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLA AUSTIN-HARRIS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$118,446	$0	$118,446

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	$2,245,072	$2,636,412	$372,185	$-391,340
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,329,296	$2,433,089	$848,468	$-103,793
2022	$2,461,941	$2,040,875	$817,955	$421,066
2021	$2,004,805	$1,712,849	$404,184	$291,956
2020	$1,692,494	$1,680,289	$455,582	$12,205
2019	$615,522	$1,044,591	$281,888	$-429,069

LEARNING BY DESIGN INC