VEHICLE FOR CHANGE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LARA FOSTER

Phone

8778411110

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VEHICLE FOR CHANGE INC, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $234K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 110% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $267K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

LEADERSHIP TRAINING, ADVENTURE EDUCATION, CHARACTER EDUCATION, AND STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-12.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $265,492 Revenue: $246,979

OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, AND STEM RELATED SUBJECTS. WE TEACH CHARACTER PRINCIPALS THROUGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES, MENTORSHIPS, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. WE LEASE AND MAINTAIN...

OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, AND STEM RELATED SUBJECTS. WE TEACH CHARACTER PRINCIPALS THROUGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES, MENTORSHIPS, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. WE LEASE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS ROPES COURSES, ROCK WALLS, AND VARIOUS TEAMBUILDING AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROPS. WE BRING THESE PROGRAMS TO SCHOOL CAMPUSES, CHILDREN'S HOMES, DOMESTIC ABUSE CENTERS, AND JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE. WE STRIVE TO MAKE SEACH LEARNING EXPERIENCE RELEVANT, FUN, AND ENGAGING FOR EACH STUDENT, TO ENABLE THEM TO PROMOTE THEIR PERCEPTIONS OF THEMSELVES AS PROACTIVE EMPOWERED PROBLEM-SOLVERS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY AND INNOVATORS CAPABLE OF CHANGING THE WORLD. WE WORKED WITH APPROXIMATELY 15,400 CHILDREN FROM 44 DIFFERENT SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTS IN 2023. WE EXPANDED OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE TITLE 1 SCHOOLS AND ALSO SCHOOLS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR TITLE 1. ANY SCHOOL THAT OFFERS OUR FEE-BASED ADVENTURE PROGRAM IS ASSURED THAT NO CHILD WILL BE REFUSED PARTICIPATION BECAUSE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN CANNOT AFFORD THE FEE.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $246,979

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-12,794

TOTAL REVENUE $234,185

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $87,921

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $265,492

Other Expenses $179,141

TOTAL EXPENSES $267,062

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$234,185	$111,629	+1.1%
Expenses	$267,062	$242,849	+0.1%
Net Income	$-32,877	$-131,220	-0.7%

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

Volunteers

130

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

$75,834

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LARA FOSTER	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$37,917	$0	$37,917
WESLEY FOSTER	PROGRAM DIRE	40.00	Officer	$37,917	$0	$37,917
SUSAN GILLUM	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$234,185	$267,062	$83,409	$-32,877
2022	$111,629	$242,849	$110,797	$-131,220
2021	$119,340	$179,599	$132,093	$-60,259
2020	$69,547	$177,986	$86,795	$-108,439
2019	$311,582	$345,951	$33,965	$-34,369
2018	$320,244	$298,149	$59,755	$22,095