Forward Change (EIN 813538948) - 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

Arnold Chandler

Phone

5105456367

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Forward Change, founded in 2016, is a micro nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $23K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 85% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $35K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 48% operating deficit.

Mission

The specific exempt purpose of Forward Change is to provide research and strategic guidance to nonprofits and government agencies on achieving equity-based social change.

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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 $0

Other Revenue $23,433

TOTAL REVENUE $23,433

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $13,878

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $16,121

Other Expenses $20,911

TOTAL EXPENSES $34,789

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$23,433	$154,518	-0.8%
Expenses	$34,789	$520,282	-0.9%
Net Income	$-11,356	$-365,764	-1.0%

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

$9,487

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Arnold Chandler	President	40.00	Officer	$9,487	$0	$9,487

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	$23,433	$34,789	$8,571	$-11,356
2024	$154,518	$520,282	$20,831	$-365,764
2023	$421,594	$1,283,642	$396,128	$-862,048
2022	$1,307,271	$787,096	$1,255,957	$520,175
2021	$928,987	$564,999	$684,629	$363,988

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