BETHESDA UNIVERSITY (EIN 953104298) - 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

SEUNG JE CHO

Phone

7145171945

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BETHESDA UNIVERSITY, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 40% operating deficit.

Mission

TEACHING CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL THEORY, CHURCH MUSIC, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND MINISTRY FOR THE BACHELOR AND MASTER'S DEGREE.

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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 $117,865

Program Service Revenue $1,879,774

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $7,156

TOTAL REVENUE $2,004,795

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,408,940

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,303,900

Other Expenses $1,400,875

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,809,815

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,004,795	$3,177,544	-0.4%
Expenses	$2,809,815	$3,526,616	-0.2%
Net Income	$-805,020	$-349,072	+1.3%

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

$123,015

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SEUNG JE CHO	CEO	40.00	Officer	$58,711	$0	$58,711
SHEUNG WANG	CFO, SECRETA	40.00	Officer	$64,304	$0	$64,304

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	$2,004,795	$2,809,815	$12,625,360	$-805,020
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,332,868	$4,804,039	$13,423,677	$-2,471,171
2022	$2,969,487	$3,265,768	$16,791,333	$-296,281
2021	$3,146,896	$3,105,420	$17,108,802	$41,476
2020	$4,079,798	$3,907,481	$17,313,280	$172,317
2019	$3,007,053	$2,942,522	$16,924,572	$64,531

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