MAKE GOOD INC (EIN 204525072) - 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

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RUTH STALFORD

Phone

3237465800

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MAKE GOOD INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $654K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $828K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

MAKE GOOD BELIEVES IN BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE, ON-THE-GROUND IMPACT TO LOS ANGELES' MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THROUGH OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS: THE BOOK FOUNDATION AND TAY SHOP AT THE EMPORIUM: FOSTER RESOURCE AND LITERACY CENTER, WE OFFER TARGETED PROGRAMS TO THOSE MOST AT RISK OF FALLING BEHIND. WE BELIEVE BEING LITERATE GOES BEYOND WORDS AND BOOKS. IT INCLUDES FINANCIAL AND NUTRITIONAL LITERACY, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND HAVING ONE'S NEEDS MET WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. WE AVOID A DUPLICATION OF EFFORT AND PROVIDE DEEPLY ENRICHED PROGRAMS BY PARTNERING WITH 'BEST-IN-CLASS' ORGANIZATIONS TO EFFECT POSITIVE AND LASTING CHANGE.

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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 $547,684

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $106,759

TOTAL REVENUE $654,443

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $172,441

Fundraising Expenses $8,787

Program Expenses $779,471

Other Expenses $655,519

TOTAL EXPENSES $827,960

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$654,443	$700,978	-0.1%
Expenses	$827,960	$585,490	+0.4%
Net Income	$-173,517	$115,488	-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

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

$48,826

Total Directors

$48,826

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RUTH STALFORD	PRES/EXEC DI	N/A	Officer Director	$48,826	$0	$48,826
JOANNE FREED	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STACI MILLER	TREASURER	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERI SINGER	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE LIKER	BOARD CHAIRP	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDY NASSERI	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES RYAN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAE SANCHINI	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN HOOPER	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE SANCHEZ	DIRECTOR	N/A	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	$654,443	$827,960	$194,058	$-173,517
2022	$700,978	$585,490	$427,401	$115,488
2021	$601,775	$521,260	$286,282	$80,515
2020	$361,003	$402,349	$273,605	$-41,346
2019	$253,829	$359,243	$203,979	$-105,414
2018	$353,533	$250,621	$148,258	$102,912

MAKE GOOD INC