BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION (EIN 452752227) - 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

CYNTHIA GERMANOTTA

Phone

2126854300

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $7.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.5M, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

EMPOWER AND INSPIRE YOUTH TO BUILD A KINDER, BRAVER WORLD SUPPORTING THEIR MENTAL HEALTH.

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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 $7,162,535

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $-32,739

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $7,129,796

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $500,201

Salaries & Benefits $1,965,149

Fundraising Expenses $274,409

Program Expenses $2,763,167

Other Expenses $1,126,349

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,591,699

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$7,129,796	$5,342,823	+0.3%
Expenses	$3,591,699	$4,912,613	-0.3%
Net Income	$3,538,097	$430,210	+7.2%

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

$408,406

Total Directors

$308,800

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CYNTHIA GERMANOTTA	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$290,355	$18,445	$308,800
SEAN F CASSIDY	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEFANI GERMANOTTA	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES B ORTNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXANDER ROQUE	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMIKA L TREMAGLIO	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAYA ENISTA SMITH	FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(THRU 3/23)	40.00	Officer	$91,034	$8,572	$99,606
GARY A AIDE	DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & IMPACT	40.00	Highest	$141,661	$13,144	$154,805
GETENESH M YILMA	DIRECTOR OF CONTENT & BRAND	40.00	Highest	$143,928	$13,144	$157,072
RACHEL MARTIN COO	DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGNS (AS OF 5/23)	40.00	Highest	$142,338	$9,110	$151,448
SHADILLE ESTEPAN	SENIOR MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS	40.00	Highest	$100,037	$8,074	$108,111

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	$7,129,796	$3,591,699	$9,611,826	$3,538,097
2022	$5,342,823	$4,912,613	$5,801,021	$430,210
2021	$3,549,153	$3,262,674	$6,093,510	$286,479
2020	$4,562,590	$2,701,532	$5,773,916	$1,861,058
2019	$3,609,947	$2,577,892	$4,081,219	$1,032,055
2018	$1,118,229	$1,646,807	$2,957,259	$-528,578

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