VENTURE CATALYSTS (EIN 825141595) - 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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KELLY LAPIERRE

Phone

3137660134

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

VENTURE CATALYSTS, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $419K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $359K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

VENTURE CATALYSTS IS A NON-PROFIT WITH THE MISSION OF BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM IN DETROIT THROUGH STRATEGIC LARGE SCALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTS AND TARGETED GROWTH PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, TRAINING, AND MENTORSHIP FOR DIVERSE FOUNDERS AND ECOSYSTEM LEADERS. VENTURE CATALYSTS IS A TRUSTED CONNECTOR IN THE HIGH GROWTH ECOSYSTEM. THROUGH THIS ROLE, WE ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND BUILD TRUST WITH FOUNDERS WHO OFTEN FEEL EXCLUDED FROM HIGH GROWTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. WE ARE INTENTIONAL TO KEEP ALL OF OUR PROGRAMMING ACCESSIBLE AND REPRESENTATIVE TO WELCOME MORE DIVERSE FOUNDERS INTO DETROIT'S ECOSYSTEM. WE EXPOSE THEM TO THE PATH AND POTENTIAL OF HIGH GROWTH VENTURES. OUR TRACK RECORD OF DIVERSE REPRESENTATION AND ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING OVER THE YEARS HAS ESTABLISHED US AS THIS TRUSTED CONNECTOR, ESPECIALLY FOR THIS UNDERREPRESENTED FOUNDER 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 (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $418,843

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $418,843

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $125,000

Salaries & Benefits $50,422

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $354,840

Other Expenses $183,998

TOTAL EXPENSES $359,420

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$418,843	$386,850	+0.1%
Expenses	$359,420	$381,292	-0.1%
Net Income	$59,423	$5,558	+9.7%

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

186

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

$18,090

Total Directors

$18,090

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MONICA WHEAT	PRESIDENT	15.00	Officer Director	$18,090	$0	$18,090
KYLE BAZZY	VICE PRESIDENT	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA LEWAN	SECRETARY	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY LAPIERRE	TREASURER	15.00	Officer 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
2019	$418,843	$359,420	$106,692	$59,423
2018	$386,850	$381,292	$5,558	$5,558

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