Santa Cruz Hostel Society (EIN 942443348) - 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

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Terri Fisher

Phone

8314238304

Tax Period

2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

Santa Cruz Hostel Society, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 112% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $540K, a strong 51% operating margin.

Mission

To help people of all ages gain a greater knowledge, understanding and love of the world through hostelling.

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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 $584,431

Program Service Revenue $455,065

Investment Income $12,696

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,052,192

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $232,615

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $451,232

Other Expenses $279,944

TOTAL EXPENSES $512,559

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,052,192	$496,743	+1.1%
Expenses	$512,559	$474,604	+0.1%
Net Income	$539,633	$22,139	+23.4%

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

$14,134

Total Directors

$14,134

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Thomas Karwin	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$13,200	$0	$13,200
Terri Fisher	President	2.00	Officer Director	$934	$0	$934
Richard Larson	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Enda Brennan	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sheryl McEwan	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa McAndrews	Secretary	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emily Wood	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Victoria Johnson	Board 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	$1,052,192	$512,559	$1,357,874	$539,633
2024	$496,743	$474,604	$848,997	$22,139
2023	$491,925	$429,408	$812,042	$62,517
2022	$373,915	$243,775	$741,977	$130,140
2021	$29,824	$179,083	$648,581	$-149,259
2020	$335,345	$320,942	$715,953	$14,403

Santa Cruz Hostel Society