ELLA BAKER CENTER ACTION FUND (EIN 870854606) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARLENE SANCHEZ

Phone

5104283939

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ELLA BAKER CENTER ACTION FUND, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $255K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $68K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE LEGISLATIVE CHANGE THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, VOTER MOBILIZATION, AND LOBBYING FOR LEGISTLATION THAT PROVIDES DIGNITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITIES THAT HISTORICALLY HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED IN POLICY CONSIDERATIONS, INCLUDING DISENFRANCHISED BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES AND OVERLOOKED FAMILIES WITH LOW OR NO INCOMES.

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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 $255,048

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $255,048

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $39,807

Fundraising Expenses $40,569

Program Expenses $119,649

Other Expenses $146,979

TOTAL EXPENSES $186,786

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$255,048	$175,000	+0.5%
Expenses	$186,786	$175,037	+0.1%
Net Income	$68,262	$-37	-1845.9%

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

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

$175,210

Total Directors

$175,210

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHIREE TENG	PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEANGELO BESTER	VP AND DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAYAL PATEL	TREASURER AND DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARLENE SANCHEZ	SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$9,360	$175,210
SHANELL WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	1.00	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	$255,048	$186,786	$333,249	$68,262
2022	$175,000	$175,037	$143,986	$-37
2021	No data	$16,320	$100,000	No data

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