THE ALPHA FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY INC (EIN 311789367) - 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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Richard H Shephard Jr

Phone

4436776306

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE ALPHA FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY INC, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $235K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 563% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $98K, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

SPONSORSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL & SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES

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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 $205,102

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $25,706

Other Revenue $3,977

TOTAL REVENUE $234,785

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $35,106

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $78,898

Program Expenses $35,106

Other Expenses $101,291

TOTAL EXPENSES $136,397

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$234,785	$35,427	+5.6%
Expenses	$136,397	$33,199	+3.1%
Net Income	$98,388	$2,228	+43.2%

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

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
Dennis GKemp	Chairman	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Brandon L Tilghman	Vice Chairman/ Secretary	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Keith M DukesSr	Vice Chair-Fundraising	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Richard H Shepherd	Treasurer	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
John Taylor	Secretary	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Calvin R Austin	Procurement Officer	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jon Offley	Legal Counsel	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ade Gordon	Director-Educational Activities	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bruce Nelson	President-Kappa PHI Lambda Chapter	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Raphael	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steven Myers	Trustee	2.00	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
2025	$234,785	$136,397	$578,538	$98,388

THE ALPHA FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY INC