TARA SAWYER FOUNDATION

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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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN SAWYER

Phone

8172332932

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

TARA SAWYER FOUNDATION, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $205K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 108% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

WE COMMIT TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER YOUNG ATHLETES, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES IN NEED THROUGH FUNDING AND PROGRAMMING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $122,901

THE TARA SAWYER FOUNDATION ("TSF") UNITES COMMUNITIES BY CREATING EVENTS AND PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT ATHLETES AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN ORDER TO OFFER HOPE TO YOUNGER GENERATIONS...

THE TARA SAWYER FOUNDATION ("TSF") UNITES COMMUNITIES BY CREATING EVENTS AND PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT ATHLETES AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN ORDER TO OFFER HOPE TO YOUNGER GENERATIONS. TSF COMMITS TO IMPROVING LIVES OF THE YOUNGER GENERATIONS AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ATHLETIC FEES, ACADEMIC FEES, UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT, ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS, CAMP FEES, AND MONETARY SUPPORT TO LOCAL CHILDREN, AS WELL AS IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN REMOTE PARTS OF THE WORLD. TSF PROVIDES SPONSORSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR: INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIPS (ATHLETIC, ACADEMIC, IN-KIND); YOUTH/STUDENT ATHLETIC ORGANIZATION/CAMPS; SPECIAL NEEDS TEAMS; CAMPS FOR ABUSED/NEGLECTED/AND ABANDONED CHILDREN; CAMPS FOR YOUTH WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS; ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS BENEFITTING CHILDREN IN IMPOVERISHED PARTS OF THE WORLD; AND THE BARNABAS AWARDS - ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO SELECTED GRADUATING SENIORS BASED ON ATHLETICS AND OUTSTANDING CHARACTER. TSF BRINGS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER TO HELP THOSE IN NEED.

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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 $258,711

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-53,469

TOTAL REVENUE $205,242

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $97,625

Salaries & Benefits $101,103

Fundraising Expenses $38,524

Program Expenses $122,901

Other Expenses $24,619

TOTAL EXPENSES $223,347

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$205,242	$98,889	+1.1%
Expenses	$223,347	$121,558	+0.8%
Net Income	$-18,105	$-22,669	-0.2%

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

100

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

$75,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MELISSA ARNOLD	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGHAN BROPHEY	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOWARD MANN	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
PRESTON SAWYER	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TATE SAWYER	VICE PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALICIA BUTLER	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNDI BISHOP	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN SAWYER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
GINA SAWYER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	0.50	Officer	$75,000	$0	$75,000

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	$205,242	$223,347	$9,183	$-18,105