THE RENO INITIATIVE FOR SHELTER AND EQUALITY (EIN 455617917) - 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

BENJAMIN CASTRO

Phone

7755250048

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE RENO INITIATIVE FOR SHELTER AND EQUALITY, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.7M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

OUR INITIATIVE IS TO CULTIVATE A GREATER SENSE OF DIGNITY AND HUMILITY BY PROVIDING EQUAL ACCESS TO SHELTER, KNOWLEDGE, AND OPPORTUNITY. WE SEEK TO CREATE A STRONGER COMMUNITY THROUGH THE USE OF SHARED RESOURCES AND MUTUAL AID.

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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 $207,100

Program Service Revenue $4,611,508

Investment Income $6,089

Other Revenue $12,412

TOTAL REVENUE $4,837,109

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $4,238,232

Fundraising Expenses $37,613

Program Expenses $4,352,086

Other Expenses $438,130

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,676,362

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,837,109	$3,972,470	+0.2%
Expenses	$4,676,362	$3,914,991	+0.2%
Net Income	$160,747	$57,479	+1.8%

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

175

Volunteers

N/A

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

$99,043

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROSE WILSON	PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LILITH BARAN	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEAN AUSTIN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE WOLGAST	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EILEEN BIDWELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELBY PEELER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA LEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BENJAMIN CASTRO	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$94,843	$4,200	$99,043

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	$4,837,109	$4,676,362	$872,138	$160,747
2023	$3,972,470	$3,914,991	$621,649	$57,479
2022	$3,180,349	$3,078,637	$285,886	$101,712
2022	$3,394,477	$3,259,634	$530,672	$134,843
2021	$2,686,868	$2,750,191	$193,871	$-63,323
2020	$1,539,515	$1,408,128	$245,494	$131,387

THE RENO INITIATIVE FOR SHELTER AND EQUALITY