ADVOCATES FOR ILLINOIS CHILDREN (EIN 882843645) - 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

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Dr Tasha Green Cruzat

Phone

3123610101

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ADVOCATES FOR ILLINOIS CHILDREN, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $281K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $348K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN ILLINOIS BY BRINGING ABOUT SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN PUBLIC POLICIES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN THROUGH RESEARCH, POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

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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 $242,779

Program Service Revenue $35,987

Investment Income $2,310

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $281,076

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $294,147

Fundraising Expenses $350

Program Expenses $296,797

Other Expenses $54,285

TOTAL EXPENSES $348,432

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$281,076	$221,702	+0.3%
Expenses	$348,432	$355,098	0.0%
Net Income	$-67,356	$-133,396	-0.5%

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

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

$183,365

Total Directors

$91,250

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Dr Tasha Green Cruzat	President	40.00	Officer	$150,000	$33,365	$183,365
Mark Payne	Chair	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mitch Lifson	Director	40.00	Director	$87,500	$3,750	$91,250
Todd Barnett	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Ramona Burress	Director	2.00	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	$281,076	$348,432	$81,279	$-67,356
2023	$221,702	$355,098	$148,635	$-133,396

ADVOCATES FOR ILLINOIS CHILDREN