BLUE SCHOLARS INITIATIVE (EIN 842314055) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ADAM STECKLEY

Phone

3059265556

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BLUE SCHOLARS INITIATIVE, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $284K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 134% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $91K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF BLUE SCHOLARS IS TO ENGAGE EDUCATE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS THROUGH HANDSON MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION

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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 $284,046

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $284,046

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $93,674

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $99,187

TOTAL EXPENSES $192,861

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$284,046	$121,358	+1.3%
Expenses	$192,861	$115,846	+0.7%
Net Income	$91,185	$5,512	+15.5%

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

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

$93,674

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ADAM STECKLEY	OPERATIONS DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$63,206	$0	$63,206
MEREDITH BASS	PROGRAM DIRECTOR	20.00	Director	$30,468	$0	$30,468
ALEJANDRO BRITO	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG BROWN	CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFI	0.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JODY DRULARD	CFO	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ALAN BROWN	BOD OFFICER	2.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$284,046	$192,861	$187,363	$91,185
2023	$121,358	$115,846	$75,128	$5,512

BLUE SCHOLARS INITIATIVE