THE KINDNESS FUND

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DANIEL GUTIERREZ

Phone

3103424748

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE KINDNESS FUND, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $198K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $44K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CPK (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN) EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A SUDDEN FINANCIAL EMERGENCY DUE TO A CATASTROPHE OR CRISIS IN THEIR LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $112,995

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE KINDNESS FUND IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CPK (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN) EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A SUDDEN FINANCIAL EMERGENCY DUE TO A CATASTROPHE OR CRISIS IN THEIR LIVES...

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE KINDNESS FUND IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CPK (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN) EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A SUDDEN FINANCIAL EMERGENCY DUE TO A CATASTROPHE OR CRISIS IN THEIR LIVES. THESE DONATIONS ARE MADE THROUGH GENUINE ACTS OF KINDNESS BY CPK EMPLOYEES FOR CPK EMPLOYEES.

Program 2

THE INTENTION OF THE INSPIRED ACTS PROGRAM IS TO ACT AS A SEPARATE ARM OF THE FUND WITH THE EXPRESS MISSION OF GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITIES BY ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE RESTORATION AND...

THE INTENTION OF THE INSPIRED ACTS PROGRAM IS TO ACT AS A SEPARATE ARM OF THE FUND WITH THE EXPRESS MISSION OF GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITIES BY ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES AND RECREATIONAL AREAS.

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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 $196,266

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $300

Other Revenue $1,646

TOTAL REVENUE $198,212

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $112,995

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $112,995

Other Expenses $41,712

TOTAL EXPENSES $154,707

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$198,212	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$154,707	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$43,505	$0	N/A

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

N/A

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
BRYAN BAKER CHAIRPERSON	& PRES/FUND MGR (THROUGH SEPT 2024)	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL GUTIERREZ	CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDENT/FUND MGR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON KIRK	VICE CHAIRPERSON	0.42	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GLENN BROWN	SECRETARY	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMITY NG	TREASURER	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KENDALL JONES	DIRECTOR	0.01	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA KENNELLY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICOLE PARSONS	DIRECTOR	0.31	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA PENNINGTON	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER WILLE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN YOUNG	DIRECTOR (THROUGH MARCH 2024)	1.00	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	$198,212	$154,707	$340,328	$43,505
2022	$264,266	$232,795	$270,291	$31,471
2021	$247,014	$153,359	$257,257	$93,655
2020	$446,109	$1,190,618	$202,896	$-744,509
2019	$427,714	$414,794	$970,626	$12,920
2018	$462,030	$345,560	$900,272	$116,470