COTTONWOOD ALC INC (EIN 821321124) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SARA CASEY TALEFF

Phone

4062047080

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COTTONWOOD ALC INC, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $476K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $659K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING.WE FULFILL THIS MISSION THROUGH OUR K-12 SCHOOL FOR SELF-DIRECTED EDUCATION, OUR AGILE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AND THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

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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 $3,819

Program Service Revenue $447,122

Investment Income $24,874

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $475,815

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $328,439

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $587,454

Other Expenses $330,846

TOTAL EXPENSES $659,285

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$475,815	$625,402	-0.2%
Expenses	$659,285	$702,165	-0.1%
Net Income	$-183,470	$-76,763	+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

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

$125,673

Total Directors

$125,673

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SARA CASEY TALEFF	PRESIDENT	60.00	Officer Director	$70,674	$0	$70,674
CHRISTOPHER TALEFF	VICE PRESIDENT	60.00	Officer Director	$54,999	$0	$54,999
ALYX RUZEVICH	SECRETARY-TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LUISA FERNANDA TRIGO	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAURIZIO ALLASIA	DIRECTOR	2.00	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	$475,815	$659,285	$1,722,973	$-183,470
2024	$625,402	$702,165	$1,810,051	$-76,763
2023	$464,815	$587,119	$1,747,979	$-122,304
2022	$546,227	$578,009	$1,723,542	$-31,782
2021	$640,445	$604,225	$1,869,766	$36,220
2020	$255,105	$497,995	$1,870,919	$-242,890
2019	$-104,181	$301,579	$2,072,679	$-405,760
2018	$2,547,426	$70,656	$2,496,493	$2,476,770

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