The Lion Project (EIN 200216168) - 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

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Zakery Ferry

Phone

7206638222

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Lion Project, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $209K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 254% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Our mission is to accelerate nonprofit growth from video storytelling, marketing, and in-person service projects.

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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 $248,182

Program Service Revenue $71,002

Investment Income $8

Other Revenue $-110,083

TOTAL REVENUE $209,109

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $183,187

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $219,629

Other Expenses $36,442

TOTAL EXPENSES $219,629

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$209,109	$58,988	+2.5%
Expenses	$219,629	$293,782	-0.3%
Net Income	$-10,520	$-234,794	-1.0%

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

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

$70,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Chip Wernig	Chairman	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dirk Dykson	Consultant	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tyree Morris	Pastor	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Charles Marr	Service Project Committee Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michele Ciardullo	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Aaron Marshall	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bethany Latzko	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Strubel	Board member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kurt Henkel	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bridgett Mbanusi	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emily Mellinger	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Naomie Pierre-Toussaint	Board Member	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Zak Ferry	Executive Director	30.00	Officer	$70,000	$0	$70,000

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	$209,109	$219,629	$34,316	$-10,520
2023	$58,988	$293,782	$41,421	$-234,794
2022	$31,314	$318,808	$286,592	$-287,494
2021	$440,759	$423,768	$541,038	$16,991
2020	$165,467	$217,894	$151,239	$-52,427
2019	$209,834	$221,434	$84,402	$-11,600

The Lion Project