VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND (EIN 942255626) - 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

1973

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Shellena Heber

Phone

5592224447

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.5M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

To support, train, and employ people who are blind or low vision and increase their opportunities to lead an independent and fulfilling 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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,091,715

Program Service Revenue $1,591,999

Investment Income $1,880

Other Revenue $91,770

TOTAL REVENUE $2,777,364

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,798,475

Fundraising Expenses $1,598

Program Expenses $2,092,559

Other Expenses $722,660

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,521,135

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,777,364	$1,920,464	+0.4%
Expenses	$2,521,135	$1,887,982	+0.3%
Net Income	$256,229	$32,482	+6.9%

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

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
Dr Lauren Fernandez	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kathy Schilling	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Shellena Heber	Executive Dir.	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Harris	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Fendrick	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rhonda Rice	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Patricia Camarillo	President	2.00	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	$2,777,364	$2,521,135	$2,619,630	$256,229
2023	$1,920,464	$1,887,982	$1,817,657	$32,482
2022	$1,558,998	$1,465,963	$1,659,782	$93,035
2021	$1,571,754	$1,248,562	$1,505,416	$323,192
2020	$1,124,556	$949,538	$819,162	$175,018
2019	$823,951	$670,560	$611,758	$153,391
2018	$603,576	$680,539	$463,756	$-76,963

VALLEY CENTER FOR THE BLIND