Moonshot edVentures

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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

KATHRYN LING

Phone

7204600593

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Moonshot edVentures, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 72% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 86% operating deficit.

Mission

To grow a community of BIPOC & historically marginalized leaders with the skills and resources to design collaborative solutions that disrupt systemic inequities impacting youth.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $415,593 Revenue: $8,450

The Moonshot Innovation Space is a 9-month Fellowship program for innovative leaders in the Metro Denver area who are working to positively impact youth* across a variety of sectors such as...

The Moonshot Innovation Space is a 9-month Fellowship program for innovative leaders in the Metro Denver area who are working to positively impact youth* across a variety of sectors such as education, healthcare, local government, sustainability, housing, food, the arts, and more. During the program, Moonshot Fellows participate in a variety of weekly workshops and hands-on learning on subjects like leadership, planning pilots, creating budgets, designing practices of self-care, and collaborating with community members.

Program 2

Expenses: $839,568 Revenue: $192,158

Moonshot continues to support our program alums beyond their Innovation Space experience by offering a range of professional development opportunities, micro grant funding, executive coaching, and...

Moonshot continues to support our program alums beyond their Innovation Space experience by offering a range of professional development opportunities, micro grant funding, executive coaching, and access to non-profit industry experts. Additionally, Moonshot extends its impact beyond Colorado by helping other nonprofits launch their own local leadership programs through our fee-for-service consulting program.

Program 3

Expenses: $290,126 Revenue: $75,939

Moonshot operates a coworking office space in Denver, CO, dedicated to supporting social justice- focused organizations, consultants, emerging or small nonprofit youth-serving organizations, and...

Moonshot operates a coworking office space in Denver, CO, dedicated to supporting social justice- focused organizations, consultants, emerging or small nonprofit youth-serving organizations, and BIPOC-led organizations.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $790,696

Program Service Revenue $222,067

Investment Income $123,797

Other Revenue $76,569

TOTAL REVENUE $1,213,129

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $150,287

Salaries & Benefits $1,136,060

Fundraising Expenses $298,770

Program Expenses $1,583,553

Other Expenses $974,564

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,260,911

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$1,213,129	$4,394,947	-0.7%
Expenses	$2,260,911	$1,712,336	+0.3%
Net Income	$-1,047,782	$2,682,611	-1.4%

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

$202,057

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATHRYN LING	Chief Executive Officer	40.00	Key Emp Highest	$193,251	$8,806	$202,057
CHRIS YOUNG	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIELLA MORELLO	Board President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE BERGERON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TATENDA BLESSING MUCHIRIRI	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WINDY VIGIL	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARANEE TENG	Managing Director of Strategy and Impact	40.00	Highest	$128,620	$9,464	$138,084
AMANDA GONZALES	Managing Director of Schools and Programs	40.00	Highest	$122,511	$30,220	$152,731
CALEB FIELDS	Director	1.00	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
2025	$1,213,129	$2,260,911	$5,529,790	$-1,047,782
2024	$4,394,947	$1,712,336	$6,707,853	$2,682,611
2023	$1,607,725	$1,735,026	$3,274,718	$-127,301
2022	$2,601,302	$2,430,563	$3,496,264	$170,739
2021	$1,744,312	$1,898,613	$3,250,359	$-154,301
2021	$1,744,312	$1,898,613	$3,250,359	$-154,301
2020	$3,566,295	$1,162,574	$3,414,052	$2,403,721
2019	$465,163	$906,147	$937,725	$-440,984
2018	$1,525,124	$427,335	$1,366,720	$1,097,789