Seeds of Learning

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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

1998

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Seeds of Learning, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $945K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

Seeds of Learning is a stand-alone, NAEYC accredited early care and education center, that serves children ages 30 months through age 5. As a community-based facility, Seeds offers parenting classes, educational opportunities for families and other early childhood professionals.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $873,617 Revenue: $485,924

In 2023 Seeds of Learning (Seeds) utilized universal pre-kindergarten money to invest in teachers and parent participation, including expanding staff, hosting family nights, and collaborating with...

In 2023 Seeds of Learning (Seeds) utilized universal pre-kindergarten money to invest in teachers and parent participation, including expanding staff, hosting family nights, and collaborating with other organizations to provide high quality early childhood education, while keeping tuition costs affordable for the region. Seeds continuted to offer higher wages for all teachers and 100% paid health insurance. The program was evaluated using the program administrative scale, environmental rating scale, and the classroom assessment scoring system to show continuous improvement in our interaction and environment. Our teachers made gains in professional development by taking early childhood courses at the college level.

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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 $433,511

Program Service Revenue $514,631

Investment Income $46,356

Other Revenue $46,736

TOTAL REVENUE $1,041,234

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $694,339

Fundraising Expenses $11,337

Program Expenses $873,617

Other Expenses $250,627

TOTAL EXPENSES $944,966

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,041,234	$1,238,725	-0.2%
Expenses	$944,966	$878,150	+0.1%
Net Income	$96,268	$360,575	-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

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

$73,900

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Michelle Cusick	Executive Director	40.00	Director	$73,900	$0	$73,900
Lisa Peters	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bob Scott	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Espinosa	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Martin Rose	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lauri Heraty	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Janae Ash	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bob Brobst	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Evelyn Tennyson	President	2.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,041,234	$944,966	$2,821,012	$96,268
2022	$1,238,725	$878,150	$2,648,897	$360,575
2021	$1,309,790	$785,850	$2,362,490	$523,940
2020	$872,109	$667,984	$1,850,256	$204,125
2019	$859,320	$744,666	$1,629,354	$114,654
2018	$787,990	$678,800	$1,521,641	$109,190