STEP FORWARD NLA (EIN 813564548) - 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

JOHN DEAN

Phone

3182213881

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

STEP FORWARD NLA, founded in 2016, is a micro nonprofit that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 99% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $156K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 9888% operating deficit.

Mission

STEP FORWARD PARTICIPATES IN REGIONAL COLLABORATION DRIVING STUDENT SUCCESS, PRODUCTIVE CITIZENSHIP, AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $1,561

TOTAL REVENUE $1,561

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $149,373

Other Expenses $155,919

TOTAL EXPENSES $155,919

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$1,561	$278,993	-1.0%
Expenses	$155,919	$253,128	-0.4%
Net Income	$-154,358	$25,865	-7.0%

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

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
WAYNETTE BALLENGEE	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BISHOP L LAWRENCE BRANDON	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOHN DEAN	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DE JANA DE BENEDETTI	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOYA GRAHAM	VICE PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
WEALTHIA JACKSON	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE MCINNIS	VICE PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHERYL MCGOWEN	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN PEAK	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	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
2021	$1,561	$155,919	No data	$-154,358
2020	$278,993	$253,128	$155,586	$25,865
2019	$604,088	$498,125	No data	$105,963
2018	$312,540	$296,695	$126,749	$15,845

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