YOUTH COOKING SERVICES (EIN 871229605) - 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

SAERI YUK

Phone

4158250561

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

YOUTH COOKING SERVICES, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $287K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $61K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

KIDS COOKING FOR LIFE EMPOWERS SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA KIDS AND TEENS WITH NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND COOKING SKILLS FOR THEIR LIFELONG HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

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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 $175,153

Program Service Revenue $110,505

Investment Income $1,488

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $287,146

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $153,479

Fundraising Expenses $18,339

Program Expenses $191,062

Other Expenses $60,050

TOTAL EXPENSES $226,481

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$287,146	$193,776	+0.5%
Expenses	$226,481	$210,328	+0.1%
Net Income	$60,665	$-16,552	-4.7%

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

$12,000

Total Directors

$2,500

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LARA RAJNINGER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	Officer	$6,000	$0	$6,000
SAERI YUK	PRESIDENT	40	Officer	$6,000	$0	$6,000
ANGELA TRINH	BOARD MEMBER	3	Director	$2,500	$0	$2,500
JENNY SILVA	BOARD MEMBER	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELANIE HARRIS	BOARD CHAIR	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TAISSA CHERRY	TREASURER	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EKSHA KHANNA	SECRETARY	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARION MCGOVERN	BOARD MEMBER	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN SHAKIN	BOARD MEMBER	3	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
2025	$287,146	$226,481	$206,911	$60,665
2022	$219,373	$57,758	$163,804	$161,615

YOUTH COOKING SERVICES