CALIFORNIA TRANSCRIBERS & EDUCATORS FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED (EIN 946139176) - 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

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SARAH ESAJIAN

Phone

4055891214

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CALIFORNIA TRANSCRIBERS & EDUCATORS FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit that reported $222K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $247K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

SUPPORT AND CONFERENCE FOR UPDATED MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT, AID AND EDUCATE PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

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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 $36,852

Program Service Revenue $181,674

Investment Income $3,301

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $221,827

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $202,417

Other Expenses $247,222

TOTAL EXPENSES $247,222

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$221,827	$185,942	+0.2%
Expenses	$247,222	$288,066	-0.1%
Net Income	$-25,395	$-102,124	-0.8%

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

N/A

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
SARAH ESAJIAN	VICE PRESIDE	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BONNIE READ	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACY GAINES	EXECUTIVE DI	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
YUE-TING SIU	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRISTIN LOCKWOOD	TREASURER	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUE REILLY	PRESIDENT	N/A	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	$221,827	$247,222	$146,994	$-25,395
2023	$185,942	$288,066	$174,130	$-102,124
2022	$96,848	$102,655	$276,254	$-5,807
2021	$42,369	$91,064	$282,061	$-48,695
2020	$17,388	$83,903	$330,756	$-66,515

CALIFORNIA TRANSCRIBERS & EDUCATORS FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED