FIAT LUX FOUNDATION

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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

Phone

6503249200

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FIAT LUX FOUNDATION, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 198% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT WORLD BLINDNESS AND TO RAISE FUNDS TO ASSIST DOCTORS IN PROCURING SUPPLIES AND TRAVELING TO AREAS WHERE THEIR SERVICES WILL BE DONATED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $938,524

GRANT TO SUPPORT CHERANGANY HILLS EYE HOSPITAL IN KENYA

Program 2

Expenses: $76,471

GRANT TO SUPPORT MOCUBA EYE HOSPITAL IN MOZAMBIQUE

Program 3

Expenses: $25,983

GRANT TO SUPPORT KISII EYE HOSPITAL IN KENYA

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,089,873

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $12,627

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,102,500

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,040,978

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,040,978

Other Expenses $9,047

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,050,025

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,102,500	$370,383	+2.0%
Expenses	$1,050,025	$646,471	+0.6%
Net Income	$52,475	$-276,088	-1.2%

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

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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
THOMAS TAYERI	President	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF ROTHSCHILD	Secretary	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID CHANG	Treasurer	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
2024	$1,102,500	$1,050,025	$424,625	$52,475
2023	$370,383	$646,471	$372,150	$-276,088
2022	$845,414	$328,604	$648,238	$516,810
2021	$305,864	$315,738	$131,428	$-9,874
2020	$18,630	$510,846	$141,302	$-492,216
2020	$18,630	$510,846	$141,302	$-492,216