COMMUNITY STRATEGIES GROUP

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICHARD KISNER

Phone

5703946273

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

COMMUNITY STRATEGIES GROUP, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

TO DEVELOP HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS AND TO ENGAGE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $334,752 Revenue: $319,335

COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT: ALL ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY TIED TO A PROJECT ALREADY IN PRE-DEVELOPMENT STAGE OR LATER. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED...

COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT: ALL ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY TIED TO A PROJECT ALREADY IN PRE-DEVELOPMENT STAGE OR LATER. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, TIME COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS (SUCH AS COALITIONS, BOARDS, AND ADVISORY COUNCILS), PROJECT RESEARCH (SUCH AS TRAVEL TO INSPECT PROPERTIES, COMMISSIONED STUDIES AND PLANS, MEETINGS WITH POTENTIAL FUNDERS NOT TIED TO AN EXISTING PROJECT, OR CONCEPT DESIGNS), FUNDRAISING FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS, MARKETING, AND ADVOCACY.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,068,170 Revenue: $1,972,918

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: ALL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PROJECTS THAT HAVE REACHED PLANNING, FUNDRAISING, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, COMPLIANCE, AND OPERATIONAL STAGES. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, GRANT WRITING, CONSTRUCTION, FUNDING COMPLIANCE PAPERWORK, AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.

Program 3

Expenses: $72,213 Revenue: $68,887

OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: ALL CSG WORK THAT DOES NOT FIT INTO THE COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT OR DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES TEND TO BE MORE PROGRAMMATIC IN NATURE, SUCH AS THE...

OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: ALL CSG WORK THAT DOES NOT FIT INTO THE COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT OR DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES TEND TO BE MORE PROGRAMMATIC IN NATURE, SUCH AS THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS ASSISTANCE AND REVOLVING CAR PROGRAMS, AND PROFESSIONAL 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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,796,397

Program Service Revenue $2,333,705

Investment Income $18,079

Other Revenue $27,435

TOTAL REVENUE $4,175,616

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,193,623

Fundraising Expenses $874

Program Expenses $2,475,135

Other Expenses $1,696,412

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,890,035

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$4,175,616	$4,098,009	+0.0%
Expenses	$2,890,035	$2,659,683	+0.1%
Net Income	$1,285,581	$1,438,326	-0.1%

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

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

$139,494

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HEATHER FELDHAUS	ACTING PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH MASICH	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DARRELL FREDERICK	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN LYNN	COLUMBIA COUNTY AGING OFFI	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA SCHWAB	COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE AND CSG TENANT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE ENDRESS	COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE AND CSG TENANT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD KISNER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	37.50	Officer	$105,571	$33,923	$139,494

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	$4,175,616	$2,890,035	$23,247,880	$1,285,581
2022	$4,098,009	$2,659,683	$20,611,360	$1,438,326
2021	$3,989,230	$2,867,837	$19,288,845	$1,121,393
2020	$2,455,873	$2,417,201	$3,607,425	$38,672
2019	$1,990,783	$1,770,814	$13,001,227	$219,969
2018	$1,456,348	$1,396,629	$5,858,473	$59,719