California Youth Connection (EIN 943141616) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1990

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

David Channer

Phone

4154425060

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

California Youth Connection, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 68% operating deficit.

Mission

Our vision is that all foster youth will be equal partners in contributing to all policies and decisionsmade in their lives. All youth in foster care will have their needs met and the support to grow intohealthy and vibrant adults.The mission of California Youth Connection (CYC) is a youth-led organization that develops leaders who empower each other and their communities to transform the foster care system through legislative, policy, and practice change.

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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 $1,427,297

Program Service Revenue $23,028

Investment Income $24

Other Revenue $13,382

TOTAL REVENUE $1,463,731

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,900,328

Fundraising Expenses $52,695

Program Expenses $2,005,060

Other Expenses $565,777

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,466,105

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,463,731	$2,601,293	-0.4%
Expenses	$2,466,105	$3,331,874	-0.3%
Net Income	$-1,002,374	$-730,581	+0.4%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Rob Woronoff	Interim ED	40.00		$134,386	$0	$134,386
Julissa Castillo	COO	40.00		$91,574	$0	$91,574
David Channer	Board President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Robin Allen	Interim Sec.	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sandy Tan	Interim Treas.	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Darryn Green	Vice Chair	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joshua Elizondo	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Aaron Polanco	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jordan Sosa	Board Member	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Anthony Stover	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Carolyn Reyes	Executive Dir.	45.00	Officer	$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	$1,463,731	$2,466,105	$1,129,074	$-1,002,374
2024	$2,601,293	$3,331,874	$2,112,969	$-730,581
2023	$3,037,210	$3,426,800	$3,002,117	$-389,590
2022	$2,553,119	$2,425,051	$3,282,854	$128,068
2021	$3,320,638	$2,041,668	$3,103,566	$1,278,970
2020	$2,743,610	$2,145,585	$1,760,489	$598,025
2019	$2,855,909	$2,370,244	$1,257,527	$485,665
2018	$2,936,851	$2,667,313	$909,487	$269,538
2018	$2,936,851	$2,667,313	$909,487	$269,538

California Youth Connection