Vista Charter School (EIN 861043217) - 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

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Caroline White

Phone

6239368682

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Vista Charter School, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit that reported $716K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 504% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 130% operating deficit.

Mission

To prepare students for postsecondary education and to lay the foundation for entry into professional/business careers.

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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 $107,261

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $608,251

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $715,512

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,508,290

Salaries & Benefits $45,216

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,616,706

Other Expenses $93,800

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,647,306

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$715,512	$118,397	+5.0%
Expenses	$1,647,306	$187,606	+7.8%
Net Income	$-931,794	$-69,209	+12.5%

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

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

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

$61,177

Total Directors

$241,781

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Carlos Rivera	Bd Member/Teacher	10.00	Director	$8,261	$5,354	$76,025
Caroline White	Bd Member/Director	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$2,617	$61,177
Angelika Faust	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$14,914	$72,794
Nieves Aripre	Bd Member/Secretary	1.00	Director	$0	$486	$19,471
Steve Goins	Bd Member	1.00	Director	$0	$314	$12,314

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	$8,563	$89,246	No data	$-80,683
2025	$715,512	$1,647,306	$82,437	$-931,794
2024	$118,397	$187,606	$1,012,732	$-69,209
2023	$178,313	$189,416	$1,081,764	$-11,103
2022	$258,698	$296,315	$1,094,050	$-37,617
2021	$230,128	$240,088	$1,135,251	$-9,960
2020	$196,292	$236,605	$1,142,572	$-40,313

Vista Charter School