TRAIL LAMP YOUTH SERVICES (EIN 854271126) - 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

JJ CARIC

Phone

9707121492

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

TRAIL LAMP YOUTH SERVICES, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit that reported $288K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 166% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $52K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

EMPOWERING UNDER REPRESENTED TEENS THROUGH BUSINESS AND ART MENTORSHIP.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $286,727

Program Service Revenue $509

Investment Income $187

Other Revenue $627

TOTAL REVENUE $288,050

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $156,514

Fundraising Expenses $643

Program Expenses $191,726

Other Expenses $79,676

TOTAL EXPENSES $236,190

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$288,050	$108,106	+1.7%
Expenses	$236,190	$17,009	+12.9%
Net Income	$51,860	$91,097	-0.4%

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

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

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MYNDI BAKER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JJ CARIC	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LILY ELFORD	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DD LOVE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JORDE MATTHEWS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA PHILLIPS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNNEA TAI	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TAUMA LEE	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	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	$288,050	$236,190	$188,509	$51,860

TRAIL LAMP YOUTH SERVICES