BECAUSE OF HOPE (EIN 452706532) - 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

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NATALIE RUIZ

Phone

8186208847

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BECAUSE OF HOPE, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $180K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $202K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SUBSTAINABLY EMPOWER WIDOWS AND ORPHANS IN UGANDA.

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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 $171,912

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $993

Other Revenue $7,455

TOTAL REVENUE $180,360

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $77,522

Salaries & Benefits $87,010

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $124,851

Other Expenses $37,325

TOTAL EXPENSES $201,857

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$180,360	$213,002	-0.2%
Expenses	$201,857	$196,308	+0.0%
Net Income	$-21,497	$16,694	-2.3%

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

$38,619

Total Directors

$38,619

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NATALIE RUIZ	PRESIDENT/EX	30.00	Officer Director	$38,619	$0	$38,619
ALLISON BUTIN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GLENN OWEN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer 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
2025	$180,360	$201,857	$101,060	$-21,497
2024	$213,002	$196,308	$122,600	$16,694
2023	$191,964	$177,171	$105,943	$14,793
2022	$207,789	$199,527	$91,077	$8,262
2021	$210,601	$195,042	$82,755	$15,559
2020	$198,442	$176,223	$66,710	$22,219

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