GUIDING STAR MINISTRIES (EIN 232619798) - 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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRISTOPHER PUSHAW

Phone

2159242876

Tax Period

2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31

GUIDING STAR MINISTRIES, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $127K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $160K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A HOME FOR SINGLE MOTHERS, AGED 18 YEARS AND OLDER, WHO HAVE CHOSEN LIFE AND ARE IN NEED OF SUPPORT, HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND GUIDANCE THROUGH AND AFTER THEIR PREGNANCY, TO INCLUDE THE CARE OF THE WOMAN AND HER CHILD FOR A PERIOD UP TO ONE YEAR POST DELIVERY.

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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 $62,448

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $7

Other Revenue $64,947

TOTAL REVENUE $127,402

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $92,288

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $151,926

Other Expenses $67,990

TOTAL EXPENSES $160,278

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$127,402	$205,548	-0.4%
Expenses	$160,278	$161,151	0.0%
Net Income	$-32,876	$44,397	-1.7%

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

350

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
PAUL DECAMARA	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY GARECHT	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HELENE HALLOWELL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEACON PATRICK KENNEDY	TREASURER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ESTELA BUGG	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK STANTON	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FR TOM WHITTINGHAM	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM STEVENS	(FORMER) PRESIDENT AND CEO	8.00	Officer	$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	$127,402	$160,278	$26,523	$-32,876
2024	$22,242	$31,584	$16,653	$-9,342
2023	$205,548	$161,151	$58,357	$44,397

GUIDING STAR MINISTRIES