EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT

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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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVID WASKOM

Phone

3183571520

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

EMISSARIES OF DIVINE LIGHT, founded in 2017, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $81K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $486K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 503% operating deficit.

Mission

PUBLIC CHARITY ENGAGED IN PHILANTHROPY TO SUPPORT OTHER 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE A SIMILAR MISSION/PURPOSE WHILE SERVING THE NEEDS OF HUMANITY

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $75,460 Revenue: $80,697

THE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT IS THE GRANT SUPPORT IT PROVIDES IN ITS PHILANTHROPY PROJECT

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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 $2,100

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $78,597

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $80,697

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $411,003

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $75,460

Other Expenses $75,460

TOTAL EXPENSES $486,463

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$80,697	$85,331	-0.1%
Expenses	$486,463	$455,513	+0.1%
Net Income	$-405,766	$-370,182	+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

N/A

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
JON SHANKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD HYNES	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN LANES	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DAVID A WASKOM	TREASURER	10.00	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
2025	$80,697	$486,463	$736,679	$-405,766
2024	$85,331	$455,513	$1,142,444	$-370,182
2023	$32,531	$468,883	$1,512,625	$-436,352
2022	$86,975	$270,253	$2,034,971	$-183,278