LIGHT UP HOPE INC (EIN 384049405) - 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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Diana Mays

Phone

7206351990

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LIGHT UP HOPE INC, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.8M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

Operating solutions and financial support for continuum of emotional, spritual,physical and educational care for orphans and impoverished persons in the nation of 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 $3,221,905

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,189

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,223,094

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,377,930

Salaries & Benefits $316,110

Fundraising Expenses $39,463

Program Expenses $2,605,601

Other Expenses $135,929

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,829,969

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,223,094	$2,429,922	+0.3%
Expenses	$2,829,969	$2,316,058	+0.2%
Net Income	$393,125	$113,864	+2.5%

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

$142,667

Total Directors

Key Employees

$21,894

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kelly Shaughnessy	President and CEO	40.00	Officer	$142,667	$0	$142,667
Janessa Cole	Treasurer	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Sydney Dusek	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maureen Funkhouser	President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kelsey Otim	Director of Development	40.00	Key Emp	$21,894	$0	$21,894

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	$3,223,094	$2,829,969	$824,262	$393,125
2023	$2,429,922	$2,316,058	$414,861	$113,864
2022	$882,258	$801,887	$612,529	$80,371
2022	$882,274	$803,704	$311,017	$78,570
2021	$779,517	$708,853	$521,127	$70,664

LIGHT UP HOPE INC