IMPROVING KIDS' ENVIRONMENT INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN ELLIS

Phone

3172531312

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

IMPROVING KIDS' ENVIRONMENT INC, founded in 2004, is a micro nonprofit that reported $81K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $90K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARDS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND INITIATIVES THAT CREATE ENVIRONMENTALLY HEALTHY HOMES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $41,217

INDIANA HEALTHY HOMES ALLIANCE - IKE IS THE FACILITATOR FOR A COALITION CONSISTING OF LOCAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY NONPROFITS, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, WEATHERIZATION SPECIALISTS AND...

INDIANA HEALTHY HOMES ALLIANCE - IKE IS THE FACILITATOR FOR A COALITION CONSISTING OF LOCAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY NONPROFITS, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, WEATHERIZATION SPECIALISTS AND MANY OTHERS WHO WORK WITH HEALTHY HOMES IN INDIANA.

Program 2

ASTHMA FRIENDLY HEALTHY HOMESADDRESSES CHILDREN WITH POORLY CONTROLLED ASTHMA BY PROVIDING INTENSIVE SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION FOLLOWED BY A HOME VISIT TO IDENTIFY AND SUGGEST REMEDIATION MEASURES...

ASTHMA FRIENDLY HEALTHY HOMESADDRESSES CHILDREN WITH POORLY CONTROLLED ASTHMA BY PROVIDING INTENSIVE SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION FOLLOWED BY A HOME VISIT TO IDENTIFY AND SUGGEST REMEDIATION MEASURES FOR ANY ASTHMA TRIGGERS THAT MIGHT EXIST THERE. FAMILIES ARE ALSO GIVEN A HEALTHY HOME KIT CONTAINING ITEMS THAT HELP THEM TO MAINTAIN AN AS ASTHMA FRIENDLY HOME LIKE A VACUUM, BED AND PILLOW COVERS AND GREEN CLEANING SUPPLIES. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN ADOPTED BY THE MARION COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO WHOM IKE CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE.

Program 3

INDIANA ASTHMA-FRIENDLY SCHOOLS RECOGNITION PROGRAMSCHOOLS CAN DO A LOT TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF WHO SUFFER FROM ASTHMA. IN AN EFFORT TO BETTER DEFINE AND...

INDIANA ASTHMA-FRIENDLY SCHOOLS RECOGNITION PROGRAMSCHOOLS CAN DO A LOT TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF WHO SUFFER FROM ASTHMA. IN AN EFFORT TO BETTER DEFINE AND ENCOURAGE THE ADOPTION OF THESE MEASURES, IKE WITH SUPPORT FROM THE INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DEVELOPED AN ASTHMA-FRIENDLY RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS. IN 2017 THE PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED AS A PILOT BUT WILL BE FULLY OPERATION FOR THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR. PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM RECEIVE GUIDANCE (FROM IKE AND ISDH) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN ADDITION TO RESOURCES TO HELP THEM IMPLEMENT SOME OF THE CRITERIA.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $81,007

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $81,007

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $55,366

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $41,217

Other Expenses $34,580

TOTAL EXPENSES $89,946

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$81,007	$88,250	-0.1%
Expenses	$89,946	$128,609	-0.3%
Net Income	$-8,939	$-40,359	-0.8%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JACK LEONARD	DIRECTOR	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD VAN FRANK	DIRECTOR	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BENJAMIN ELLIS JD	DIRECTOR	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANA REED WISE	DIRECTOR	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN ELLIS	PRESIDENT	2.50	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
2018	$81,007	$89,946	$33,156	$-8,939