DESPERATE TEARS

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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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SHELLY LETENDRE

Phone

5074403581

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

DESPERATE TEARS, founded in 2012, is a micro nonprofit that reported $90K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $105K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

DESPERATE TEARS OPERATES TO FOCUS ON SUICIDE PREVENTION IN THE MOWER COUNTY AREA, BY GENEROUSLY GIVING TO THOSE IN NEED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $104,778 Revenue: $0

DESPERATE TEARS OPERATES TO FOCUS ON SUICIDE PREVENTION IN THE MOWER COUNTY AREA, BY GENEROUSLY GIVING TO THOSE IN NEED.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $90,198

TOTAL REVENUE $90,198

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $41,579

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $104,778

Other Expenses $63,199

TOTAL EXPENSES $104,778

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$90,198	$77,485	+0.2%
Expenses	$104,778	$77,514	+0.4%
Net Income	$-14,580	$-29	+501.8%

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

$12,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHELLY LETENDRE	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER JENKINS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE TURNER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RENDI TURNER	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARRETT JENKINS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS IVERSON	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH IVERSON	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAYLOR JENKINS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BROOKLYN THOMPSON	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MORGAN SAUER	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZACH SAUER	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAYLOR TURNER	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAZMIN IVERSON	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MCQUADE JACOBS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAIGE JACOBS	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK JENKINS	GAMBLING MANAGER	5.00	Officer	$12,000	$0	$12,000

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
2021	$90,198	$104,778	No data	$-14,580
2020	$77,485	$77,514	$14,580	$-29
2019	$24,686	$14,957	$11,508	$9,729