RIPPLES OF HOPE INC

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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

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KRISTEN ATWOOD

Phone

5087871000

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RIPPLES OF HOPE INC, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $453K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 149% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $246K, a strong 54% operating margin.

Mission

THE CREATION OF ENDURING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN DIVERSE FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES AND LEADERS WHO TOGETHER WORK ON LOCALLY-DRIVEN, SELF-SUSTAINING SOLUTIONS TO PRESSING CHALLENGES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

FUNDS RAISED FROM THE ANNUAL FAMILY GRATITUDE 5K TURKEY TROT WERE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE DEDHAM YOUTH COMMISSION. THE YOUTH COMMISSION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL...

FUNDS RAISED FROM THE ANNUAL FAMILY GRATITUDE 5K TURKEY TROT WERE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE DEDHAM YOUTH COMMISSION. THE YOUTH COMMISSION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN DEDHAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT SERVICE INITIATIVES SUPPORTS THE DEDHAM FOOD PANTRY; THE HARVESTING SEEDS OF HOPE PROGRAM WHICH PARTNERS WITH THE PINE STREET INN.

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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 $13,264

Program Service Revenue $188,713

Investment Income $239,240

Other Revenue $12,110

TOTAL REVENUE $453,327

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $42,500

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $25,803

Program Expenses $113,107

Other Expenses $165,227

TOTAL EXPENSES $207,727

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$453,327	$181,893	+1.5%
Expenses	$207,727	$197,354	+0.1%
Net Income	$245,600	$-15,461	-16.9%

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

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KRISTEN ATWOOD	PRESIDENT &	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN COOK	TREASURER, D	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNSEY COZENS	CLERK	2.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$453,327	$207,727	$804,928	$245,600
2022	$181,893	$197,354	$547,145	$-15,461
2021	$150,858	$68,936	$608,082	$81,922
2020	$112,135	$72,328	$521,523	$39,807
2019	$224,453	$132,474	$467,168	$91,979
2018	$238,774	$221,957	$366,808	$16,817