BOOKS FROM BIRTH (EIN 844278251) - 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

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Rebecca Villarreal

Phone

9794889192

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BOOKS FROM BIRTH, founded in 2020, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $32K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $30K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

Books from Birth provides free books to impoverished children in Texas's Brazos Valley in order to boost early literacy skills and narrow the opportunity gap for underprivileged children before they enter school.

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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 $31,847

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $31,847

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $2,092

Program Expenses $27,782

Other Expenses $30,073

TOTAL EXPENSES $30,073

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$31,847	$20,303	+0.6%
Expenses	$30,073	$19,577	+0.5%
Net Income	$1,774	$726	+1.4%

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

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

$6,300

Total Directors

$6,300

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Rebecca Villarreal	Board Member - President and Treasurer	11	Officer Director	$6,300	$0	$6,300
Sharon Fowler	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Heidi Cerbone	Board Member - Secretary	1	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	$31,847	$30,073	$8,616	$1,774
2022	$18,127	$18,709	$7,810	$-582
2021	$13,746	$8,901	$6,465	$4,845

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