Lead With Character (EIN 200877571) - 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

2005

Legal Domicile

Phone

7046610605

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Lead With Character, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $179K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $212K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

Lead with Character is a not-for-profit Christian education organization. The Organization takes men and boys on trips to Civil and Revolutionary battlefields. On these trips we provide Biblical instruction as well as teach about US history and principles of leadership. The board meets 1-3 times annually to discuss trip logistics, organizational finances, and ministry effectiveness.

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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 $137,490

Program Service Revenue $38,146

Investment Income $2,286

Other Revenue $1,491

TOTAL REVENUE $179,413

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $131,519

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $211,980

Other Expenses $80,461

TOTAL EXPENSES $211,980

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$179,413	$253,113	-0.3%
Expenses	$211,980	$216,233	0.0%
Net Income	$-32,567	$36,880	-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

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

$123,907

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEVE MAYE	CHAIRMAN	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUGLAS PARKER	MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL PARKER	MEMBER	40.0	Director	$99,500	$24,407	$123,907
PAUL MULNER	SECRETARY	1.0	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	$179,413	$211,980	$69,122	$-32,567
2024	$253,113	$216,233	$101,689	$36,880
2022	$215,367	$135,639	$123,192	$79,728

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