BETTER HOUSING FOR ERIE (EIN 256089507) - 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

1970

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DCN RICHARD BROGDON

Phone

8148241111

Tax Period

2018-10-01 to 2019-09-30

BETTER HOUSING FOR ERIE, founded in 1970, is a small nonprofit that reported $231K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 91% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $358K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 55% operating deficit.

Mission

BETTER HOUSING FOR ERIE IN COOPERATION WITH THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ERIE IN NORTHWEST PA PROVIDES ATTRACTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VERY LOW AND LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $143,328

Program Service Revenue $6,752

Investment Income $81,389

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $231,469

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $280,478

Salaries & Benefits $2,676

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $335,163

Other Expenses $74,704

TOTAL EXPENSES $357,858

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$231,469	$121,300	+0.9%
Expenses	$357,858	$95,534	+2.7%
Net Income	$-126,389	$25,766	-5.9%

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

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

$113,456

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DCN RICHARD BROGDON	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DCN RICHARD P O'POLKA	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CYNTHIA FARRABAUGH-HOOD	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM ROBERTS	VICE CHAIRMAN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY SKIBA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS ROBERTS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM SCHAAF SR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN BADACH	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$26,050	$113,456
DAVID GONZALEZ	DIRECTOR	2.00	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
2019	$231,469	$357,858	No data	$-126,389

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