IMAGINE BUS PROJECT (EIN 943368095) - 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

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CRAIG ROBERTS

Phone

4156751104

Tax Period

2017-07-01 to 2018-06-30

IMAGINE BUS PROJECT, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit that reported $290K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 58% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $423K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 46% operating deficit.

Mission

THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, THE IMAGINE BUS PROJECT ENGAGES AND INSPIRES INCARCERATED YOUTH AND YOUTH IMPACTED BY THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION ENABLES SELF-EXPRESSION AND POSITIVE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SO THAT YOUNG PEOPLE CAN SUCCESSFULLY RE-ENTER THEIR COMMUNITIES AND FIND A PATH TO A FULFILLING FUTURE.

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $289,966

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $134

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $290,100

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $298,605

Fundraising Expenses $71,082

Program Expenses $286,520

Other Expenses $123,910

TOTAL EXPENSES $422,515

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$290,100	$687,357	-0.6%
Expenses	$422,515	$549,033	-0.2%
Net Income	$-132,415	$138,324	-2.0%

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

Volunteers

N/A

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
CRAIG ROBERTS	PRESIDENT & TREASURER	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA CRISTINI	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN PHILLIPS	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ARCHANA MEYERS	VICE PRESIDENT	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDSEY SIMONDS	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICO VAN AELSTYN	BOARD MEMBER	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE SCHERMERHORN	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NAIROBI KIM	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NINA GROVE	BOARD MEMBER	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE TAYLOR	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
2018	$290,100	$422,515	$93,652	$-132,415

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