The Firestarter Group (EIN 454628402) - 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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Yan Digilov

Phone

7133671592

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

The Firestarter Group, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $225K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $206K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

The Firestarter Group works with immigrant families in Houston to build local community support infrastructure. From the lessons we learn while serving our community, we offer technical assistance to other community initiatives and philanthropic work.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $220,380

Program Service Revenue $4,737

Investment Income $42

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $225,159

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $43,921

Salaries & Benefits $63,260

Fundraising Expenses $48

Program Expenses $112,767

Other Expenses $98,820

TOTAL EXPENSES $206,049

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$225,159	$198,999	+0.1%
Expenses	$206,049	$193,419	+0.1%
Net Income	$19,110	$5,580	+2.4%

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

N/A

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

$33,840

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jay Resh	Board Chairman	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bob Fleming	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Haley Bash	Board Member	1.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sacha Lazarre	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Leonard Wood	Board Member	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Yan Digilov	Executive Director	40	Key Emp Highest	$33,840	$0	$33,840

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
2018	$225,159	$206,049	$38,707	$19,110

The Firestarter Group