Michigan Christian Study Center (EIN 921220400) - 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

Richard Ostrander

Phone

6166179800

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30

Michigan Christian Study Center, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $238K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 83% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $1.2M represent 59 months of operating reserves.

Mission

To enrich the University of Michigan by providing a place of authentic community that connects Christian faith and academic life.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $233,470

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,763

Other Revenue $250

TOTAL REVENUE $238,483

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $133,691

Fundraising Expenses $40,920

Program Expenses $135,223

Other Expenses $127,363

TOTAL EXPENSES $261,054

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$238,483	$1,415,528	-0.8%
Expenses	$261,054	$373,892	-0.3%
Net Income	$-22,571	$1,041,636	-1.0%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Richard Ostrander	Executive Director	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Barton Bryant	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Faremouth	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Hazelton	Board chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Josh Welch	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Janet Tang	Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Vogel-Vanderson	Member	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
2025	$238,483	$261,054	$2,224,984	$-22,571
2024	$1,415,528	$373,892	$2,409,382	$1,041,636
2023	$264,474	$108,661	$170,121	$155,813

Michigan Christian Study Center