CHIME INSTITUTE

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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

ERIN STUDER

Phone

8183465100

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

CHIME INSTITUTE, founded in 1990, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $14.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.3M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

CHILD INTERVENTION, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $9,529,053 Revenue: $180,090

ORGANIZATION OPERATES PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS (SPONSOR- LAUSD)

Program 2

Expenses: $650,122 Revenue: $474,286

THE ORGANIZATION'S EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS OPERATE A NONPUBLIC AGENCY THAT PROVIDES BASIC EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO ATTEND PRESCHOOL AT CALIFORNIA...

THE ORGANIZATION'S EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS OPERATE A NONPUBLIC AGENCY THAT PROVIDES BASIC EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO ATTEND PRESCHOOL AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE. ADDITIONALLY, IT PROVIDES AN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,929,677

Program Service Revenue $616,349

Investment Income $416

Other Revenue $38,222

TOTAL REVENUE $14,584,664

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $9,204,142

Fundraising Expenses $53,399

Program Expenses $10,179,175

Other Expenses $3,046,595

TOTAL EXPENSES $12,250,737

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$14,584,664	$10,666,114	+0.4%
Expenses	$12,250,737	$11,238,564	+0.1%
Net Income	$2,333,927	$-572,450	-5.1%

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

224

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

$150,644

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PATRICK SMITH	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA MARK	CFO	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARC POLANSKY	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA AGUILAR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN HAMILTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACI MYMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT RINNERT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN STUDER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$130,689	$19,955	$150,644

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$14,584,664	$12,250,737	$16,923,553	$2,333,927
2022	$10,666,114	$11,238,564	$13,281,298	$-572,450
2021	$9,340,390	$9,765,767	$14,243,710	$-425,377
2020	$9,065,287	$9,777,041	$14,238,353	$-711,754
2019	$9,697,078	$9,207,416	$13,398,490	$489,662
2018	$9,228,525	$9,292,078	$13,208,284	$-63,553