FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAN EDGAR ECKER

Phone

7242546145

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $102K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $113K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TO BRING FULFILLMENT TO THE GREAT COMMISION THROUGH EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP AND CHURCH PLANTING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $25,920

COMPLETED 12 FULL MONTHS OF MISSONARY WORK IN U.S.A, THAILAND AND IN SOUTH EAST ASIA. 1.) SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF FIRSTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL U.S.A.2.) SERVED AS APOSTALIC OF FIRSTLIGHT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH NETWORK- THAILAND.3.) SERVED AS DIRECTOR LEADER TO THE FIRSTLIGHT FOUNDATION IN THAILAND.4.) TRAINED NATIONAL CHURCH PLANTING TEAMS TO IMPLEMENT AND TO OVERSEE CHURCH PLANTING PROJECTS IN CHINA, MYANMAR, LAOS AND THAILAND.5.) SERVED ON MISSION TEAMS.6.) SERVED AS BIBLE TEACHER IN TRAINING LOCATIONS IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES IN ASIA.

Program 2

Expenses: $13,023 Revenue: $100

CHURCH PLANTING- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS & MINISTRIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.1.) THAILAND- FIRSTLIGHT FELLOWSHIP CHURCH NETWORK- THAILAND (FLFCN)2.) INSIDERS PROJECT- THAILAND3.) THE HIDING PLACE...

Program 3

Expenses: $23,672 Revenue: $9,778

FIRSTLIGHT FOUNDATION, A REGISTERED SOCIAL FOUNDATION IN THAILAND. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT WERE CONDUCTED:1.) FIRSTLIGHT FOUNDATION GENERAL FUNDS2.) FOUNDATION HEAD...

FIRSTLIGHT FOUNDATION, A REGISTERED SOCIAL FOUNDATION IN THAILAND. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT WERE CONDUCTED:1.) FIRSTLIGHT FOUNDATION GENERAL FUNDS2.) FOUNDATION HEAD OFFICE PROJECTS IN NONG BUA LAM PHU, THAILAND.3.) FOUNDATION BRANCH OFFICE PROJECTS IN SEKA, THAILAND.4.) FAMILIES WITHOUT FATHERS5.) SCHOOL FEES AND RELATED SUPPLIES PROVIDED FOR 50 CHILDREN IN 5 LOCATIONS.6.) 52 WEEKLY VISITS TO HOMES AND AREA SCHOOLS OF FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM.7.) CONDUCTED 2 EYE CARE OUTREACHES IN 2 DISTRICTS - OVER 1,500 PEOPLE SEEN

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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 $101,654

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $101,654

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $36,141

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $83,984

Other Expenses $76,376

TOTAL EXPENSES $112,517

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$101,654	$134,769	-0.2%
Expenses	$112,517	$140,972	-0.2%
Net Income	$-10,863	$-6,203	+0.8%

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

$28,800

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
YC CHEN	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHUCK LENHART	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN ECKER	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer	$17,280	$0	$17,280
DEBORAH ECKER	VICE PRESIDENT	25.00	Officer	$11,520	$0	$11,520
ELLINORE R GEPPERT	GENERAL SECRETARY/TREASURE	5.00	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
2024	$101,654	$112,517	$39,973	$-10,863
2023	$134,769	$140,972	$50,836	$-6,203
2022	$131,262	$124,179	$57,039	$7,083
2021	$143,246	$126,194	$49,956	$17,052
2020	$155,225	$154,404	$32,904	$821
2019	$175,979	$189,206	$32,083	$-13,227
2018	$292,790	$283,548	$45,310	$9,242