ASCENDING LEADERS (EIN 202433799) - 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

Principal Officer

DR MICHAEL JOHNSON

Phone

8326554935

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ASCENDING LEADERS, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $296K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $263K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

ASCENDING LEADERS' MISSION IS TO EQUIP CHURCHES FOR CHRIST-CENTERED DISCIPLESHIP, MEASURABLE RESULTS, AND ETERNAL OUTCOMES. ASCENDING LEADERS DOES THAT PRIMARILY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: 1. COACHING INDIVIDUAL CHURCHES AND CHURCHES IN GROUPS. 2. COACHING PASTORS IN GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL PASTORS.

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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 $264,427

Program Service Revenue $31,342

Investment Income $10

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $295,779

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $199,319

Fundraising Expenses $13,317

Program Expenses $186,330

Other Expenses $64,088

TOTAL EXPENSES $263,407

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$295,779	$268,301	+0.1%
Expenses	$263,407	$291,896	-0.1%
Net Income	$32,372	$-23,595	-2.4%

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

$84,887

Total Directors

$84,887

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR MICHAEL JOHNSON	EXEC DIR & PRESIDENT	50.00	Officer Director	$6,387	$78,500	$84,887
TERESA ROSSY	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDY ENNS	VICE-CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE WILKE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN STEPHNEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYAN BANDSTRA	DIRECTOR	1.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$295,779	$263,407	$164,924	$32,372
2023	$268,301	$291,896	$132,552	$-23,595
2022	$237,933	$273,608	$156,147	$-35,675
2021	$361,140	$258,858	$191,826	$102,282
2021	$361,140	$258,858	$191,826	$102,282
2020	$279,759	$227,263	$135,243	$52,496
2019	$243,673	$261,325	$44,713	$-17,652
2018	$272,745	$300,833	$57,707	$-28,088

ASCENDING LEADERS