Nextstep Ministries

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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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Wolfgang Fernandez

Phone

7192295412

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Nextstep Ministries, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $543K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 233% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $490K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

We serve Emerging Generations providing training and mentorship in multiple disciplines where young people can make a difference in their community

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $463,232

Joining Partnerships that Redeem the land by growing healthy vegetables and fruits, Provide support preventing Covid, Equip and enable lay counselors to help trauma victims, Provide online training for a new generation of leaders to meet spiritual and practical needs in society, Care for refugees - supporting as they adjust to the new culture

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $543,180

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $543,180

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $406,847

Salaries & Benefits $21,051

Fundraising Expenses $6,001

Program Expenses $463,232

Other Expenses $62,245

TOTAL EXPENSES $490,143

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$543,180	$163,347	+2.3%
Expenses	$490,143	$222,900	+1.2%
Net Income	$53,037	$-59,553	-1.9%

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
Wolfgang Fernandez	President/Exec Director	040.00	Officer Director Key Emp Highest	$0	$0	$0
Dr Jeff Henry	Director	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Don Hoeckle	Director/Treasurer	004.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
William Hay	Director	002.00	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
2025	$543,180	$490,143	$104,017	$53,037
2024	$163,347	$222,900	$35,001	$-59,553
2023	$274,320	$213,417	$108,406	$60,903
2022	$179,073	$268,766	$54,329	$-89,693
2021	$611,289	$588,437	$151,352	$22,852
2020	$304,170	$190,093	$133,448	$114,077
2019	$228,582	$238,553	$19,371	$-9,971
2018	$237,210	$208,160	$36,118	$29,050