Why Cant We Make A Difference

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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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Derek Richardson

Phone

2139442028

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Why Cant We Make A Difference, founded in 2015, is a micro nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $39K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 76% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $50K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

Our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals by providing social and financial support to those dealing with the unforseen trials and tribulations of this world.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $9,597 Revenue: $34,102

Helping youth acheive success in education by tutoring, financial assistance and motivational and leadership programs

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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 $39,102

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $39,102

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,256

Salaries & Benefits $34,503

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $9,597

Other Expenses $7,427

TOTAL EXPENSES $50,186

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$39,102	$165,885	-0.8%
Expenses	$50,186	$172,518	-0.7%
Net Income	$-11,084	$-6,633	+0.7%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Derek Richardson	Excutive Director	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Tia Brown	President	15.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Virgina Guitan	Secretary	15.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Stanley Folkes	Officer	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Diandra Bremon	Officer	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Sharla Holland	Officer	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
2025	$39,102	$50,186	$105	$-11,084
2024	$165,885	$172,518	$11,652	$-6,633
2023	$348,820	$348,820	No data	No data
2022	$187,043	$242,220	$5,430	$-55,177
2021	$188,954	$155,875	$75,325	$33,079
2020	$268,348	$258,326	$42,246	$10,022
2019	$222,152	$223,616	$32,224	$-1,464
2018	$224,743	$194,385	$33,688	$30,358