LADDERS FOR LEADERS

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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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LaKissa Bright

Phone

5128174322

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LADDERS FOR LEADERS, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $255K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

Bridge the gap between high school students and career exploration through internships and occupational experience. We aim to ensure diverse students acquire workplace readiness skills and experience, thus becoming more competitive as they apply to colleges, scholarships, trade schools, or enter the workforce.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $220,229 Revenue: $0

Place 97 students in internship jobs in the summer.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,000 Revenue: $0

Presented 2 students with scholarships.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,847 Revenue: $0

402 participants in the Ladders for Leaders University Programs. They completed the following sessions: Mindset for Success, Workplace success, Power of Mentors 7 Networking, Money Mindset & AI in...

402 participants in the Ladders for Leaders University Programs. They completed the following sessions: Mindset for Success, Workplace success, Power of Mentors 7 Networking, Money Mindset & AI in the Workplace. Emotional Intelligence at the Workplace and Enhancing Resume & Interviews.

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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 $255,224

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $255,224

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $236,251

Fundraising Expenses $400

Program Expenses $224,076

Other Expenses $39,706

TOTAL EXPENSES $275,957

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$255,224	$226,245	+0.1%
Expenses	$275,957	$225,107	+0.2%
Net Income	$-20,733	$1,138	-19.2%

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

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

$83,531

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LaKissa Bright	CEO	50	Director	$83,531	$0	$83,531
Janda Castillo	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lakshmi Dhulipala	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Yolanda Owens	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Bowman	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laronica Moise	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Hernandez	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Helynn Nelson	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shymika Stephenson	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Genail L Marthol	President	7	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Edward L Hanna	Vice President	5	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Esme Mattke Longoria	Secretary	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
April Guerra	Treasurer	2	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	$255,224	$275,957	$37,458	$-20,733
2024	$226,245	$225,107	$58,617	$1,138
2023	$185,076	$195,394	$57,609	$-10,318