PILOT LIGHT (EIN 455497499) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MATTHIAS MERGES

Phone

5183392296

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PILOT LIGHT, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION BY PARTNERING WITH PREK-12TH GRADE TEACHERS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE TRAINING, CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUPPORT EXPERIENTIAL FOOD EDUCATION IN THEIR CLASSROOMS.

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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 $685,589

Program Service Revenue $190,385

Investment Income $7,514

Other Revenue $264,188

TOTAL REVENUE $1,147,676

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $906,225

Fundraising Expenses $201,133

Program Expenses $819,833

Other Expenses $388,320

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,294,545

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,147,676	$1,300,812	-0.1%
Expenses	$1,294,545	$1,101,669	+0.2%
Net Income	$-146,869	$199,143	-1.7%

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

Total Directors

$124,948

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MATTHIAS MERGES	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL KAHAN	VICE-PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON HAMMEL	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK MAHONEY	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHANDRA GARCIA-KITCH	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARI BERLAND	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN LARGE	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEAH GORDON	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENU KULKARNI	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH FULLERTON	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TYNISHA JOINTER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR AFINA LOCKHART	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIMBERLEE KIDWELL	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEREMY LEWIN	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXANDRA DESORBO-QUINN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$124,948	$0	$124,948

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
2025	$1,147,676	$1,294,545	$328,541	$-146,869
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$717,414	$784,590	$327,790	$-67,176
2022	$632,838	$640,070	$387,995	$-7,232
2021	$582,723	$525,415	$407,058	$57,308
2020	$795,519	$548,968	$371,356	$246,551
2018	$513,334	$551,818	$256,691	$-38,484

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