BENTON FRANKLIN LEGAL AID SOCIETY (EIN 141843628) - 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

1987

Legal Domicile

Phone

5092211824

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BENTON FRANKLIN LEGAL AID SOCIETY, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $295K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

The Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Society provides legal assistance to Qualified Low-Income individuals who would otherwise be denied access to the Justice system because of the inability to pay for the cost of counsel.

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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 $288,815

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $5,864

TOTAL REVENUE $294,679

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $174,558

Fundraising Expenses $8,727

Program Expenses $227,088

Other Expenses $116,082

TOTAL EXPENSES $290,640

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$294,679	$205,260	+0.4%
Expenses	$290,640	$219,917	+0.3%
Net Income	$4,039	$-14,657	-1.3%

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

$63,815

Total Directors

$63,815

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BARBARA POTTER	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$63,815	$0	$63,815
LORI MENDOZA	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRONSON BROWN	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERRY RICE	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT SCHULTZ	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RUBY OCHOA	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERNESTO TOSCANO	Director	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANA GARCIA	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAUDIA LUX	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA SAITZ	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE PETERSON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID TRUJILLO	Director	1.00	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
2024	$294,679	$290,640	$38,554	$4,039
2023	$205,260	$219,917	$34,499	$-14,657

BENTON FRANKLIN LEGAL AID SOCIETY