THE LUNCHBOX FUND (EIN 201232903) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TOPAZ PAGE-GREEN

Phone

9176541897

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE LUNCHBOX FUND, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $919K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $839K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE LUNCHBOX FUND IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON FUNDING IN-SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO VULNERABLE, FOOD-INSECURE, AND AT-RISK SCHOOL CHILDREN IN SOUTH AFRICA. OUR MEALS OFFER A BEHAVIORAL INCENTIVE FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND SCHOOL, AND ENABLE THEM TO CONCENTRATE AND LEARN WHILE THERE. WE WORK IN TOWNSHIP AND RURAL AREAS ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA, HELPING CHILDREN GET THE EDUCATION THEY DESPERATELY NEED TO BUILD A LIFE FREE OF POVERTY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $900,528

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $18,796

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $919,324

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $627,720

Salaries & Benefits $133,318

Fundraising Expenses $59,986

Program Expenses $663,146

Other Expenses $78,394

TOTAL EXPENSES $839,432

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$919,324	$835,459	+0.1%
Expenses	$839,432	$887,524	-0.1%
Net Income	$79,892	$-52,065	-2.5%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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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

$28,000

Total Directors

$28,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TOPAZ PAGE-GREEN	PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$28,000	$0	$28,000
EMMANUEL ROMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAQUIN PHOENIX	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAIN PHOENIX	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer 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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$919,324	$839,432	$1,690,813	$79,892
2022	$835,459	$887,524	$1,610,126	$-52,065
2021	$1,350,504	$655,482	$1,718,090	$695,022
2020	$1,253,245	$1,137,304	$1,216,296	$115,941
2019	$914,834	$831,046	$1,011,363	$83,788
2018	$1,283,840	$729,905	$928,489	$553,935

THE LUNCHBOX FUND