Derrick Johnsons Defend the Dream Foundation (EIN 460833363) - 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

DERRICK JOHNSON

Phone

5139678171

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Derrick Johnsons Defend the Dream Foundation, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $395K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 137% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $155K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDING LOW INCOME AND INNER-CITY YOUNG PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH PROVIDING BASIC SCHOOL ITEMS AND RUNNING PROGRAMS TO MONITOR STUDENTS' ATTENDANCE AND REWARD CHILDREN WITH GOOD PERFORMANCE AND EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $391,939

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,969

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $394,908

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $75,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $130,251

Program Expenses $92,740

Other Expenses $152,158

TOTAL EXPENSES $240,038

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$394,908	$166,937	+1.4%
Expenses	$240,038	$137,034	+0.8%
Net Income	$154,870	$29,903	+4.2%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DERRICK JOHNSON	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF NALLEY	Vice President	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRAYLAN CRAIN	Treasurer	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
2025	$394,908	$240,038	$309,177	$154,870
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$216,991	$187,608	$110,651	$29,383

Derrick Johnsons Defend the Dream Foundation