PTA CALIFORNIA JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY (EIN 956204940) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SARA STEELE

Phone

5624336757

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

PTA CALIFORNIA JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL ELEMENTARY, founded in 1975, is a small nonprofit that reported $301K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $261K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LOWELL ELEMENTARY PTA IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT THE SCHOOL THROUGH PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR THE ENRICHMENT,BENEFIT AND MOTIVATION OF TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND STUDENT 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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,929

Program Service Revenue $298,291

Investment Income $100

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $301,320

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $92,637

Program Expenses $155,961

Other Expenses $261,370

TOTAL EXPENSES $261,370

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$301,320	$275,628	+0.1%
Expenses	$261,370	$272,195	0.0%
Net Income	$39,950	$3,433	+10.6%

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

580

Independent Members

580

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CASSIE FANTON	PRINCIPAL	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KATE AMBROSE-ENRIGHT	Secretary	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SARA STEELE	President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ALYSSA KAVNER	Vice President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JANUARY MALLINGER	Treasurer	5.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$301,320	$261,370	$187,445	$39,950
2023	$275,628	$272,195	$147,495	$3,433
2022	$208,237	$147,720	$144,062	$60,517
2021	$18,059	$62,115	$83,545	$-44,056
2020	$228,313	$203,078	$127,601	$25,235
2019	$281,905	$279,307	$102,366	$2,598

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