RIVER OF LIFE FOUNDATION (EIN 205427262) - 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

Treasurer

Phone

4085670877

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RIVER OF LIFE FOUNDATION, founded in 2006, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $17.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To improve the quality of life for people across the world by providing food, supplies, and education to transform communities 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 $17,818,645

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $12,234

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $17,830,879

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $16,851,016

Salaries & Benefits $509,139

Fundraising Expenses $57,310

Program Expenses $17,495,434

Other Expenses $422,733

TOTAL EXPENSES $17,782,888

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$17,830,879	$14,822,624	+0.2%
Expenses	$17,782,888	$14,827,220	+0.2%
Net Income	$47,991	$-4,596	-11.4%

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

736

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

$136,062

Total Directors

$136,062

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sam Loh	President	40.00	Officer Director	$79,022	$0	$79,022
Ruth Chon	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$57,040	$0	$57,040
Chih-Wei Chao	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Yao-Chung Hsu	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jonathan Gauss	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Vivian Jin	Chairman	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Vivian Yeh	Treasurer	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mae Gauss	Controller	10.00	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	$17,830,879	$17,782,888	$1,286,687	$47,991
2022	$14,822,624	$14,827,220	$1,225,339	$-4,596
2021	$11,599,827	$11,346,409	$1,212,027	$253,418
2020	$6,039,431	$5,724,634	$958,609	$314,797
2019	$923,216	$892,854	$643,812	$30,362
2018	$969,900	$961,765	$613,450	$8,135

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