HARRY H DOW MEMORIAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND (EIN 222622801) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

VATSADY SIVONGXAY

Phone

6176310072

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HARRY H DOW MEMORIAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND, founded in 1985, is a micro nonprofit that reported $87K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $104K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE DOW FUND IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ENSURE ACCESS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM FOR ASIAN AMERICANS WHO FACE BARRIERS SUCH AS LANGUAGE, RACE, CULTURE, POVERTY, OR IMMIGRATION STATUS.

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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 $70,145

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $20,541

Other Revenue $-3,616

TOTAL REVENUE $87,070

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $94,335

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $94,335

Other Expenses $10,100

TOTAL EXPENSES $104,435

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$87,070	$107,096	-0.2%
Expenses	$104,435	$115,615	-0.1%
Net Income	$-17,365	$-8,519	+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

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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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FREDERICK H DOW	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT MIN	TREASURER THRU 9/24	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSIE YIP	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY MAH SANGIOLO	TRUSTEE THRU 1/24	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL Y WATANABE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VATSADY SIVONGXAY	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EUGENE HO	TRUSTEE, TREASURER AS OF 9/24	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHIRLEY MARK	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE HWANG	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WAYNE YEH	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHANTAL CHOI	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSA KIM	TRUSTEE	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
2024	$87,070	$104,435	$872,571	$-17,365
2023	$107,096	$115,615	$828,347	$-8,519
2022	$99,355	$117,370	$778,906	$-18,015
2021	$95,506	$115,907	$911,555	$-20,401
2020	$103,714	$111,377	$874,056	$-7,663
2019	$92,343	$110,709	$833,514	$-18,366
2018	$70,993	$98,920	$754,482	$-27,927

HARRY H DOW MEMORIAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND