TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE COMMUNITY (EIN 922369548) - 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

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Melissa W Buis

Phone

5038812773

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE COMMUNITY, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $628K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 92% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $104K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

The purpose of the organization is to advance the principles of transformative justice through programs that interrupt the pathways to incarceration. Principle activities include creating a peer support and mentorship program for formerly incarcerated returning citizens.

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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 $621,593

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $6,609

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $628,202

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $323,308

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $464,934

Other Expenses $200,512

TOTAL EXPENSES $523,820

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$628,202	$328,022	+0.9%
Expenses	$523,820	$108,380	+3.8%
Net Income	$104,382	$219,642	-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

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
Melissa Buis	Executive Director	10.00	Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Eli Kinsley	Board Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Becca Brownlee	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Melinda Venegas	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeremy Hayes	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nikki Kates	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Katherine Thornton	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Melinda Venegas	Secretary	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
2025	$628,202	$523,820	$402,499	$104,382
2024	$328,022	$108,380	$289,018	$219,642

TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE COMMUNITY