SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FUND

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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

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KIM LAFRANCHI

Phone

3109145333

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FUND, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $294K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $441K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 50% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY BY SUPPORTING FINANCIAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGIES THAT EMPOWER LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $302,530 Revenue: $256,903

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FUND'S CORE PROGRAM IS TO MAKE INVESTMENTS IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND BUSINESSES THAT PROVIDE MISSION-ALIGNED CAPITAL TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL INCLUSION STRATEGIES THAT EMPOWER LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. INVESTMENTS INCLUDE LOANS, EQUITY, AND CREDIT DEPOSITS.

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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 $3,698

Program Service Revenue $256,903

Investment Income $33,324

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $293,925

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $309,853

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $302,530

Other Expenses $131,034

TOTAL EXPENSES $440,887

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$293,925	$474,274	-0.4%
Expenses	$440,887	$504,811	-0.1%
Net Income	$-146,962	$-30,537	+3.8%

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

$286,806

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KIMBERLY LAFRANCHI	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$266,906	$19,900	$286,806
MELISSA MCDONALD	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNITH MAYNE	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEE BARKER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WIL JACOBS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH LAFRANCHI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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
2025	$293,925	$440,887	$6,714,026	$-146,962
2024	$474,274	$504,811	$6,663,228	$-30,537