THE LOT PROJECT

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NATE KNOX

Phone

8647603710

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE LOT PROJECT is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $563K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $133K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

THE LOT PROJECT SEEKS TO CULTIVATE INTENTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOSE IN NEED, TO BUILD CONNECTIONS TO THE OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS IN CREATIVE AND EMPOWERING WAYS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $153,349

IN 2025 THE LOT PROJECT OPENED A SECOND TRANSITIONAL VILLAGE HOME, PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR 78 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS, SERVED 30 CHILDREN REPRESENTING 20 FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR...

IN 2025 THE LOT PROJECT OPENED A SECOND TRANSITIONAL VILLAGE HOME, PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR 78 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS, SERVED 30 CHILDREN REPRESENTING 20 FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, DISTRIBUTED OVER 11,000 POUNDS OF FOOD, DISTRIBUTED OVER 31,000 BASIC NEEDS ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHES AND HYGIENE ITEMS, AND SERVED OVER 1,200 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND DEEP POVERTY

Program 2

Expenses: $32,872

WEST MARKET MAKERS: THE WEST MARKET MAKERS PROGRAM EXISTS TO PROVIDE A CREATIVE PLATFORM FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO BE INTRODUCED TO THOSE EXPERIENCING DEEP POVERTY. BOASTING A FULLY STOCKED...

WEST MARKET MAKERS: THE WEST MARKET MAKERS PROGRAM EXISTS TO PROVIDE A CREATIVE PLATFORM FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO BE INTRODUCED TO THOSE EXPERIENCING DEEP POVERTY. BOASTING A FULLY STOCKED ARTIST STUDIO, WE CURRENTLY HOST THREE WEEKLY EVENTS FOR ANYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY TO COME IN AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES CREATIVELY AND GET TO KNOW THEIR NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.THIS PROGRAM CLOSED IN JUNE OF 2025.

Program 3

Expenses: $80,359

ARTISAN GARDENS: THE ARTISAN GARDENS PROGRAM PROVIDES ORGANIC PRODUCE AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE FREE OF CHARGE TO THE "ALPHABET STREETS" COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN ANDERSON. WE CURRENTLY HAVE THREE...

ARTISAN GARDENS: THE ARTISAN GARDENS PROGRAM PROVIDES ORGANIC PRODUCE AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACE FREE OF CHARGE TO THE "ALPHABET STREETS" COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN ANDERSON. WE CURRENTLY HAVE THREE GARDEN PLOTS WHERE WE USE RAISED BEDS, IN GROUND PATCHES, AND FRUIT TREES TO DISTRIBUTE HIGH QUALITY FOOD TO THE LOW INCOME, LOW ACCESS COMMUNITY IN THE AREA. WE ALSO HOST A TWO WEEKLY COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS IN OUR GARDENS CATERED TOWARDS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. DURING THESE GATHERINGS WE PLAY GAMES, BUILD COMMUNITY, AND CONNECT THE NEIGHBORS WITH RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM.

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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 $509,755

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,818

Other Revenue $50,028

TOTAL REVENUE $562,601

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $86,098

Salaries & Benefits $165,666

Fundraising Expenses $22,354

Program Expenses $303,415

Other Expenses $177,447

TOTAL EXPENSES $429,211

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$562,601	$438,885	+0.3%
Expenses	$429,211	$383,498	+0.1%
Net Income	$133,390	$55,387	+1.4%

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

300

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

$57,500

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEPHANIE JACKSON AMELL	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ART KLUGH	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTY PICKUREL	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BETTE ANN BRAEUTIGAM	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYCE NIVENS	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL BROWN	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SETH LANDRUM	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATE KNOX	EXECUTIVE D	40.00	Officer	$57,500	$0	$57,500

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	$562,601	$429,211	$926,207	$133,390
2024	$438,885	$383,498	$810,298	$55,387
2023	$263,112	$328,834	$772,807	$-65,722
2022	$379,344	$307,005	$860,030	$72,339
2021	$528,192	$324,589	$832,902	$203,603
2020	$380,141	$272,790	$670,866	$107,351
2019	$458,990	$341,555	$275,793	$117,435
2018	$340,001	$296,242	$158,654	$43,759