THE PI SHOP

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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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARK A JACKSON

Phone

5594815004

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE PI SHOP, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $193K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 208% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $48K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

THE PI SHOP IS A STATE-OF-THE-ART PRODUCT BUSINESS INCUBATOR OFFERING FOCUSED AND FULLY-INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT TO ENTREPRENEURS AND INVENTORS WHO PLAN TO DESIGN, TEST, REFINE, BUILD AND MANUFACTURE PRODUCTS OR TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS. THE PI SHOP'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN ATMOSPHERE FOR COLLABORATION, MENTORSHIP, INSTRUCTION, KNOWLEDGE, INNOVATION AND SUPPORT FOR A NEW TECHNOLOGY, MANUFACTURING OR PRODUCT-ORIENTED BUSINESS VENTURES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $142,644 Revenue: $191,963

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED PROVIDED FUNDING THROUGH A "PROOF-OF-CONCEPT GRANT" AS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED IN CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE BILL NO. 2664 TO ESTABLISH A PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER. THE FUNDING OBTAINED THROUGH THIS GRANT GIVES THE PI SHOP (THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER) MEMBERS UNMATCHED ACCESS TO TECHNICAL, PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL NETWORKS, INCLUDING ON-LOCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT STAFF THAT RIVALS THE SORTS OF FACILITIES THAT ARE NORMALLY TOTALLY OUT OF REACH FOR EARLY AND SEED-STAGED INNOVATORS. THE FOCUS OF THE PI SHOP IS TO BE AN INCUBATOR OF PRODUCT IDEAS WHICH HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE INDIVIDUALLY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES THAT CAN ENGENDER EMPLOYMENT, A GROWING TAX BASE AND OTHER VITAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS BENEFITING THE CALIFORNIA CENTRAL VALLEY.

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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 $1,500

Program Service Revenue $191,942

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $21

TOTAL REVENUE $193,463

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $142,644

Other Expenses $145,726

TOTAL EXPENSES $145,726

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$193,463	$62,763	+2.1%
Expenses	$145,726	$74,863	+0.9%
Net Income	$47,737	$-12,100	-4.9%

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

N/A

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARK A JACKSON	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KENT PELISARI	MANAGER OF PRODUCTERURS	40.00	Officer	$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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$193,463	$145,726	$106,278	$47,737
2022	$62,763	$74,863	$52,842	$-12,100
2021	$129,292	$106,805	$64,350	$22,487
2020	$96,810	$118,410	$63,839	$-21,600
2019	$173,320	$263,534	$64,381	$-90,214
2018	$232,770	$440,458	$178,785	$-207,688