MERIDEN CHILDREN FIRST INITIATIVE … - Form 990 Financial Data

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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

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KIM CARBONE-PANDIANI

Phone

2036303566

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

MERIDEN CHILDREN FIRST INITIATIVE INC, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $162K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $139K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF MERIDEN'S YOUNG CHILDREN BY WAY OF RESEARCH, PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND ADVOCACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $133,620

PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEEKS TO ENABLE PARENTS TO BECOME LEADING ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN BY ENGAGING IN CIVIC ACTION.

Program 2

PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ONGOING MENTORING TO PARENT LEADERS SO THEY CAN WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH POLICY MAKERS TO RESEARCH, RAISE & ADDRESS ISSUES THAT MATTER TO CHILDREN...

PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ONGOING MENTORING TO PARENT LEADERS SO THEY CAN WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH POLICY MAKERS TO RESEARCH, RAISE & ADDRESS ISSUES THAT MATTER TO CHILDREN AND 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 (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $162,097

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $162,097

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $60,884

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $133,620

Other Expenses $77,751

TOTAL EXPENSES $138,635

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$162,097	$180,584	-0.1%
Expenses	$138,635	$215,614	-0.4%
Net Income	$23,462	$-35,030	-1.7%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHERI AMECHI	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM CARBONE-PANDIANI	ACTING DIREC	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LEA CROWN	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASAAD ELSAADANI	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARISOL ESTRADA-SOTO	PARENT/BOE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DARIUS RIDDLE	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$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
2019	$162,097	$138,635	$36,051	$23,462
2018	$180,584	$215,614	$12,589	$-35,030

MERIDEN CHILDREN FIRST INITIATIVE INC