Saint Justin Education For Los Angeles dba Ascending Lights Leadership Network (EIN 954453824) - 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

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Gary D Krauss

Phone

3234284244

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Saint Justin Education For Los Angeles dba Ascending Lights Leadership Network, founded in 1993, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $48K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $308K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 543% operating deficit.

Mission

COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, MENTORING, MENTOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE NEEDY.

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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 $3,070

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $44,905

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $47,975

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $46,035

Salaries & Benefits $127,198

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $248,589

Other Expenses $135,090

TOTAL EXPENSES $308,323

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$47,975	$43,666	+0.1%
Expenses	$308,323	$318,920	0.0%
Net Income	$-260,348	$-275,254	-0.1%

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

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
John Foster	Board Member	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susana Anaya Baca	Board Member	0.54	Director	$0	$0	$0
Garry Baynes	Board Member	0.38	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Steller	Board Member	0.38	Director	$0	$0	$0
Natalie Lising Wang	Board Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cheryl Werble	Board Member	0.70	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeffrey Rager	Board Member	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Schammel	Board Member	0.56	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brad Young	Board Member	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kevin Cavanaugh	Board Member	0.70	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gary D Krauss	Chairman	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Stanley I Majcher	Treasurer	0.62	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Majorie Krauss	Secretary	15.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Knoll	Vice President	1.50	Officer	$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
2025	$47,975	$308,323	$1,117,093	$-260,348
2024	$43,666	$318,920	$1,378,833	$-275,254
2023	$10,270	$331,918	$1,653,060	$-321,648
2022	$746,680	$330,276	$1,971,911	$416,404
2021	$411,621	$288,527	$2,046,059	$123,094
2020	$372,210	$359,703	$1,752,605	$12,507
2019	$387,592	$452,260	$1,755,841	$-64,668
2018	$468,998	$467,065	$1,774,274	$1,933

Saint Justin Education For Los Angeles dba Ascending Lights Leadership Network