FRED SAYS (EIN 455142943) - 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

ROBERT GAROFALO

Phone

3122277740

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FRED SAYS, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $500K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $176K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

FRED SAYS RAISES CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH E-CARDS AND SPONSORSHIPS TO SUPPORT HIV+ YOUTH THROUGH DONATIONS TO PHYSICIANS EVALUATED HIV INITIATIVES.

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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 $500,026

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $500,026

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $300,833

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $994

Program Expenses $304,827

Other Expenses $23,265

TOTAL EXPENSES $324,098

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$500,026	$530,321	-0.1%
Expenses	$324,098	$150,313	+1.2%
Net Income	$175,928	$380,008	-0.5%

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
CHRISTINA GAROFALO	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT GAROFALO	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA KUHNS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ZACH STAFFORD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN GAROFALO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BABAFEMI O TAIWO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD GERBER	BOARD MEMBER	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
2023	$500,026	$324,098	$932,401	$175,928
2022	$530,321	$150,313	$756,473	$380,008

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