STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH (EIN 300006857) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOSHUA D CHAMBERS

Phone

5024750264

Tax Period

2020-10-01 to 2021-09-30

STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH, founded in 2001, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $36K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $106K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 195% operating deficit.

Mission

WE EXIST TO ENCOURAGE THE LEADERSHIP OF CHURCHES TO DISCERN, GUARD AND PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL AND TO MODEL BIBLICAL ELDERING PRINCIPLES. WE PROVIDE SEMINARS, TRAINING AND RETREATS FOR THE LEADERSHIP OF EVANGELICAL CHURCHES.

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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 (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,950

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $19,890

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $35,840

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $60,869

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $58,621

Other Expenses $44,720

TOTAL EXPENSES $105,589

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$35,840	$63,968	-0.4%
Expenses	$105,589	$137,253	-0.2%
Net Income	$-69,749	$-73,285	0.0%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOSEPH L SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
G CRAIG HOWSE	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN MILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN TOWNSEND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN ERICKSON	DIRECTOR	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
2021	$35,840	$105,589	$922,986	$-69,749
2020	$63,968	$137,253	$986,263	$-73,285
2019	$104,688	$198,880	$1,062,662	$-94,192

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