DEFENDERS OF CHILDREN

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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

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICHARD GEASLAND

Phone

6027101903

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DEFENDERS OF CHILDREN is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $826K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FROM VIOLENCE, FIGHT FOR THEIR ACCESS TO JUSTICE, FACILITATE HEALING, AND END THE INTERGENERATIONAL CYCLE OF ABUSE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $747,447

ESTABLISHED IN 2007, DEFENDERS OF CHILDREN HELPS LOW-INCOME CHILDREN THROUGHOUT ARIZONA ESCAPE AND STAY SAFE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY PROVIDING THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FREE, EXPERT...

ESTABLISHED IN 2007, DEFENDERS OF CHILDREN HELPS LOW-INCOME CHILDREN THROUGHOUT ARIZONA ESCAPE AND STAY SAFE FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT BY PROVIDING THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FREE, EXPERT, TRAUMA-INFORMED LEGAL SERVICES THAT THEY OTHERWISE COULD NEVER AFFORD. AT ABSOLUTELY NO COST, WE PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE LEGAL RIGHTS AND PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SAFETY AND HEALING OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN, WHICH MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THEM TO ENJOY A STABLE AND HEALTHY FUTURE.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $822,872

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $-5,785

Other Revenue $9,077

TOTAL REVENUE $826,164

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $685,215

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $747,447

Other Expenses $137,460

TOTAL EXPENSES $822,675

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$826,164	$874,022	-0.1%
Expenses	$822,675	$784,518	+0.0%
Net Income	$3,489	$89,504	-1.0%

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

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

$84,214

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHANNA FIERSTEIN	EXECUTIVE DIR	60.00	Officer	$84,214	$0	$84,214
SHERI DUGGAN	TREASURER	1.000	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD GEASLAND	BOARD CHAIR	1.000	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER CALLENDER	SECRETARY	1.000	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOHN JACKSON	DIRECTOR	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
SADAF KHWAJA	DIRECTOR	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY MENDOZA	DIRECTOR	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNA PANAS	DIRECTOR	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
MERYL WARDA	DIRECTOR	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK WINTERS	DIRECTOR	1.000	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBBIE RAY	VICE CHAIR	1.000	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA LEON	SECRETARY	1.000	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$826,164	$822,675	$175,446	$3,489
2022	$874,022	$784,518	$138,651	$89,504
2021	$687,736	$723,920	$91,695	$-36,184
2020	$761,167	$768,627	$177,095	$-7,460
2019	$620,049	$641,354	$65,631	$-21,305