DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO AFRICA

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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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SAME AS ABOVE

Phone

9497067300

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO AFRICA, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $226K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $193K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

HELP VILLAGES IN AFRICA WITH EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO CONTINUE ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION, JOB DEVELOPMENT, MEDICAL NEEDS AND GENERAL COMMUNITY NEEDS, BY DIRECTLY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS FROM THE AFRICAN VILLAGE WITH INDIVIDUALS FROM OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $188,425 Revenue: $225,826

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND MEDICAL SUPPORT AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY NEEDS.

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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 $225,826

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $225,826

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $183,525

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $188,425

Other Expenses $9,148

TOTAL EXPENSES $192,673

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$225,826	$169,075	+0.3%
Expenses	$192,673	$148,283	+0.3%
Net Income	$33,153	$20,792	+0.6%

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

Independent Members

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
MARY ELLEN CARTER	PRESIDENT & CEO	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JILLYN HESS-VERDON	CFO	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GINNI GORDON	SECRETARY	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GRACE ALEXANDER	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDY NELSON	BOARD MEMBER	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY JAMESON	BOARD MEMBER	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	$225,826	$192,673	$126,978	$33,153