LIGHTEN UP MINISTRIES INC (EIN 134271473) - 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

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KENNETH DAVIS

Phone

6155452150

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

LIGHTEN UP MINISTRIES INC, founded in 2004, is a micro nonprofit that reported $47K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $113K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 143% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE, EXHORT AND ENTERTAIN BELIEVERS IN CHRIST AND TO DRAW OTHERS WHO DO NOT KNOW CHRIST TO EXAMINE HIS CLAIMS

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $21,676

Program Service Revenue $10,100

Investment Income $14,846

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $46,622

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $83,922

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $110,970

Other Expenses $29,224

TOTAL EXPENSES $113,146

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$46,622	$68,569	-0.3%
Expenses	$113,146	$133,636	-0.2%
Net Income	$-66,524	$-65,067	+0.0%

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

$82,545

Total Directors

$82,545

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KENNETH DAVIS	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$18,000	$64,545	$82,545
DIANE DAVIS	SECRETARY	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANNY DEARMAS	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS ELROD	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT FOWLER	DIRECTOR	0.00	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
2021	$46,622	$113,146	No data	$-66,524
2020	$68,569	$133,636	$96,208	$-65,067
2019	$172,752	$260,950	$145,807	$-88,198
2018	$207,460	$445,808	$221,672	$-238,348

LIGHTEN UP MINISTRIES INC