The Imagine Institute (EIN 812316926) - 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

Caitlyn Bridenstine

Phone

2064925249

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

The Imagine Institute, founded in 2016, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $10.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $8.9M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

To create community relationships and innovative early learning programs that empower people, caring every day for every generation.

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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 $10,048,611

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $10,048,611

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $3,746,830

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $7,744,528

Other Expenses $5,151,202

TOTAL EXPENSES $8,898,032

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$10,048,611	$13,520,050	-0.3%
Expenses	$8,898,032	$11,058,306	-0.2%
Net Income	$1,150,579	$2,461,744	-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

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

$215,177

Total Directors

$215,177

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Karen Hart	Board Member/President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Glenn Scott	Board Member/Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Gary Burris	Board Member/Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Fartun Bakari	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kathy Yasi	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cate Bridenstine	Chief Executive Officer	40.00	Officer Director	$177,793	$37,384	$215,177

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	$10,048,611	$8,898,032	$10,117,650	$1,150,579
2023	$13,520,050	$11,058,306	$9,664,263	$2,461,744
2022	$10,300,475	$8,860,604	$6,560,074	$1,439,871
2021	$6,912,987	$6,290,151	$3,962,432	$622,836
2020	$6,731,841	$5,676,507	$3,784,310	$1,055,334
2019	$3,559,086	$3,073,174	$1,988,542	$485,912
2018	$2,888,328	$2,437,431	$1,637,837	$450,897

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