ANSWER INC

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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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DEBRA VINES

Phone

7082109124

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

ANSWER INC, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $840K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $748K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $621,908 Revenue: $840,181

PROVIDE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS.

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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 $837,610

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $2,571

TOTAL REVENUE $840,181

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $412,643

Fundraising Expenses $18,834

Program Expenses $621,908

Other Expenses $335,724

TOTAL EXPENSES $748,367

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$840,181	$1,096,515	-0.2%
Expenses	$748,367	$1,202,099	-0.4%
Net Income	$91,814	$-105,584	-1.9%

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

$132,418

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEBRA VINES	FOUNDER/CEO	Officer	$132,418	$0	$132,418
MYESHA HOPKINS	Treasurer	Director	$0	$0	$0
NEKOLE SHELTON	Secretary	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARSHA ALEXANDER	Vice President	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHEREE STEEL	ASS TREASURER	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDGE GAY CHASE	President	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
2025	$840,181	$748,367	$455,874	$91,814
2024	$1,096,515	$1,202,099	$351,924	$-105,584
2023	$720,941	$522,798	$369,017	$198,143
2023	No data	No data	No data	No data
2022	$382,044	$303,250	$215,612	$78,794
2018	$133,731	$116,697	$42,551	$17,034