THE SIMPLE WAY (EIN 232936437) - 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

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SHANE CLAIBORNE

Phone

2154233598

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE SIMPLE WAY, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $272K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $314K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND STRENGTHEN OUR NEIGHBORS IN KENSINGTON THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS,INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, SUPPORT EDUCATION AND WELLNESS, AND FOSTER MEANINFUL COMMUNITY CONNECTION.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $251,377

Program Service Revenue $9,629

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $10,911

TOTAL REVENUE $271,917

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,845

Salaries & Benefits $168,409

Fundraising Expenses $14,732

Program Expenses $237,972

Other Expenses $141,737

TOTAL EXPENSES $313,991

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$271,917	$253,264	+0.1%
Expenses	$313,991	$394,305	-0.2%
Net Income	$-42,074	$-141,041	-0.7%

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

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

$16,361

Total Directors

$18,525

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHANE CLAIBORNE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COZ CROSSCOMBE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAEHOO LEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE CAMPELLONE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBBIN MCCARTHY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WES WILLISON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDUARDO ESQUIVEL	EXECUTIVE DI	15.00	Director	$18,525	$0	$18,525
KRISTEN UTOMO	FINANCE DIRE	13.50	Officer	$16,361	$0	$16,361

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
2025	$271,917	$313,991	$431,033	$-42,074
2024	$253,264	$394,305	$470,079	$-141,041
2023	$805,664	$840,584	$615,976	$-34,920
2022	$680,133	$746,860	$651,645	$-66,727
2021	$958,272	$840,982	$711,857	$117,290
2020	$465,577	$307,852	$594,573	$157,725
2019	$188,120	$256,004	$427,836	$-67,884
2018	$133,964	$164,670	$494,578	$-30,706

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