LA Forward Institute (EIN 872728708) - 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

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

David Levitus

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LA Forward Institute, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $266K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $242K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

Transform local communities into places that are fair and flourishing for everyone through education, community organization, and coalition-building.

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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 $221,549

Program Service Revenue $42,500

Investment Income $1,980

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $266,029

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $192,008

Fundraising Expenses $13,465

Program Expenses $210,086

Other Expenses $50,339

TOTAL EXPENSES $242,347

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$266,029	$170,503	+0.6%
Expenses	$242,347	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$23,682	$170,503	-0.9%

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

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

$56,372

Total Directors

$56,372

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
David Levitus	Chief Executive OfficerDirec	40.00	Officer Director	$47,173	$9,199	$56,372
Johnanna Bracy	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Young	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ishraq Ali	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dinah Stephens	Vice ChairDirector	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Otha Cole	ChairpersonDirector	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Einbinder	SecretaryDirector	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Danielle Cendejas	Treasurer	1.00	Officer 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	$266,029	$242,347	$194,697	$23,682

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