FIRST STEP BIG STEP INC C/O MERCEDES FERNANDEZ (EIN 208408885) - 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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MERCEDES FERNANDEZ

Phone

6469180311

Tax Period

2017-09-01 to 2018-08-31

FIRST STEP BIG STEP INC C/O MERCEDES FERNANDEZ, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $129K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 52% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH BASIC NECESSITIES, HEALTH, EDUCATION & EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT.

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $128,720

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $128,720

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,226

Salaries & Benefits $89,038

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,226

Other Expenses $37,706

TOTAL EXPENSES $127,970

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$128,720	$270,136	-0.5%
Expenses	$127,970	$383,113	-0.7%
Net Income	$750	$-112,977	-1.0%

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

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

$20,004

Total Directors

$69,034

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MERCEDES FERNANDEZ	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	45.00	Director	$69,034	$0	$69,034
MARIA CLARA OSORIO	SECRETARY OF THE BOARD	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERTO SILVA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTIAN MURRLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAIRO SALCEDO	TREASURER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GILBERTO ORDONEZ	CHAIRMAN	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUZ RIVERA-KANE	VP FINANCE DIRECTOR	5.00	Officer	$20,004	$0	$20,004

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
2018	$128,720	$127,970	$78,686	$750

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