LOOK UP MINISTRIES

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RAY BRINKLEY

Phone

7403456026

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LOOK UP MINISTRIES, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $312K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $386K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

LOOK UP MINISTRIES IS A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT SERVES THROUGH CHRIST CENTERED LOVE, EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT. PROGRAMS ASSIST IN MEETING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS INCLUDING PROVIDING TEACHING, TRAINING AND SKILLS TO LIVE A CHRIST CONNECTED LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $146,829 Revenue: $86,346

OPPORTUNITY STORE: RECEIVES, COLLECTS, SORTS AND DISPLAYS DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. THE STORE SELLS/GIVES AWAY ITEMS TO MEET NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE STORE IS OPERATED TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY AND GAIN OWNERSHIP OF ITEMS ALLOWING PEOPLE A STEP UP AT LOWER COSTS THAN THRIFT OR FOR PROFIT STORES. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE ABLE TO GET CLOTHING AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD BASIC NEEDS EACH YEAR. INCOME FROM SALES HELP PROVIDE A PORTION OF THE COST OF OPERATION OF THE STORE.

Program 2

Expenses: $52,268 Revenue: $15,297

TRADES PROGRAM:PROVIDES NCCER TRAINING, TESTING AND INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION FOR BASIC CONSTRUCTION SKILLS FOR JOURNEYMAN TRAINING. DAY-ONE-READY ELECTRICIAN TRAINING IS TRAINING IS ALSO PROVIDED. OSHA 10 SAFETY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ARE INCLUDED. FORK TRUCK DRIVING CERTIFICATION IS ALSO INCLUDED. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, STRESS MANAGEMENT, EXERCISE AND DIET. TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN VARIOUS LIFE SKILLS IS PROVIDED IN A CHRIST FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT.

Program 3

Expenses: $66,229 Revenue: $1,075

COMMUNITY SERVICE: THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES A NUMBER OF SERVICES TO MEET NEEDS INCLUDING PROVIDING ESSENTIALS. IT GAVE FREE COATS, THANKSGIVING MEALS, CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS, CRAFT TRAINING, BIBLE STUDIES, MOVIES AND OTHER EVENTS. IN 2023 A NETWORK WAS ESTABLISHED FOR BLIND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ON HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO OVERCOME SOME OF THE BARRIERS OF THE BLIND. SERVICES INCLUDE VISITS TO LOCAL NURSING AND CARE CENTERS TO SHARE SONGS AND CHRIST.

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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 $189,242

Program Service Revenue $113,715

Investment Income $9,478

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $312,435

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $169,246

Fundraising Expenses $8,758

Program Expenses $372,776

Other Expenses $217,093

TOTAL EXPENSES $386,339

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$312,435	$345,102	-0.1%
Expenses	$386,339	$370,123	+0.0%
Net Income	$-73,904	$-25,021	+2.0%

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

200

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

$67,261

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHEILA KLESCICH	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$67,261	$0	$67,261
RAY BRINKLEY	BOARD PRESIDENT	25.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WES RAYNOR	BOARD SECRETARY	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DREW FOUT	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTANY HENRY	BOARD MEMBER-part yr	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TJ HARVEY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL HOUSER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAWN MURPHY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONICA STANLEY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN LAMBRIGHT	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KERRIE POSTLE	BOARD TREASURER	8.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BROOKLYNN WORKMAN	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	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	$312,435	$386,339	$900,206	$-73,904
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$278,446	$344,350	$948,826	$-65,904
2022	$514,123	$298,368	$1,001,659	$215,755
2021	$551,536	$281,727	$789,539	$269,809
2020	$258,868	$249,689	$519,730	$9,179
2019	$178,223	$248,525	$480,390	$-70,302