PACIFIC LIVING ALTERNATIVES

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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

1990

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUSAN BERMAN PHD

Phone

8187810360

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PACIFIC LIVING ALTERNATIVES, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $142K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $30K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $85,875

PACIFIC LIVING ALTERNATIVES (PLA) PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED HOUSING FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. PLA OWNS TWO SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES IN SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WHICH ACCOMMODATE SIX CLIENTS IN EACH FACILITY.THE ORGANIZATION WAS DEVELOPED AS A RESULT OF BEING AWARDED A HUD 202 GRANT. GRANT FUNDS WERE RECEIVED DURING FISCAL YEARS 1994 AND 1995 AND WERE UTILIZED TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE THE PROPERTIES AS REQUIRED BY HUD AND OTHER LICENSING AGENCIES. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 A TOTAL OF 11 CLIENTS RESIDED IN THESE GROUP HOMES.

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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 $141,883

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $34

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $141,917

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $85,875

Other Expenses $112,128

TOTAL EXPENSES $112,128

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$141,917	$107,366	+0.3%
Expenses	$112,128	$113,863	0.0%
Net Income	$29,789	$-6,497	-5.6%

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

$769,603

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GARY H CARMONA	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEYER BERK	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GERALD ROSENBLATT	SECRETARY/TREAS	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK HERSCHORN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM KOMP	DIR FR 03/13/25	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBBY WEBB	DIR FR 03/13/25	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN BERMAN PHD	PRESIDENT & CEO	1.00	Officer	$0	$62,817	$446,495
OSCAR VALADEZ	CFO	1.00	Officer	$0	$26,326	$323,108

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	$141,917	$112,128	$451,570	$29,789
2024	$107,366	$113,863	$409,507	$-6,497
2023	$94,766	$90,593	$407,872	$4,173
2022	$92,687	$96,425	$395,801	$-3,738
2021	$89,045	$100,081	$393,437	$-11,036
2020	$100,564	$121,184	$398,354	$-20,620
2019	$82,243	$97,174	$406,977	$-14,931
2018	$91,673	$121,487	$415,005	$-29,814