BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD

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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

ALEXANDER D SHEEN

Phone

2162263770

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $545K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

TO BETTER HUMANITY THROUGH PROMISES MADE AND KEPT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $468,291 Revenue: $24,665

CHAPTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THE ETHICAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS WHILE INSTILLING A SENSE OF CIVIC DUTY. WE PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD THE SELF-CONTROL NEEDED TO FACE LIFES CHALLENGES. WITH A FOCUS ON CORE VALUES LIKE HONESTY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPASSION, OUR AIM IS TO HELP BUILD STRONGER CITIZENS THROUGH PROMISES MADE AND KEPT. OUR CHAPTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN COMMUNITIES, SCHOOOLS, AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, AS WELL AS, ON SITE AT OUR CAMP AND INCLUDE: SCHOLLWIDE IMPACT PROGRAMS KICKED OFF WITH A MOTIVATIONAL ASSEMBLY, LESSON PLANS FOR EDUCATORS, AND WORKSHOPS FEATURING ANIMATED VIDEOS AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES.

Program 2

Expenses: $101,252 Revenue: $24,665

THE PROMISE TO VOLUNTEER. LESS THAN 25% OF ALL AMERICANS VOLUNTEER. FEW PROMISES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN TO SHOW UP. THIS PROGRAM CREATES PLANS FOR IMPACTFUL VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, STAFF SUPPORT TO...

THE PROMISE TO VOLUNTEER. LESS THAN 25% OF ALL AMERICANS VOLUNTEER. FEW PROMISES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN TO SHOW UP. THIS PROGRAM CREATES PLANS FOR IMPACTFUL VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, STAFF SUPPORT TO CHAPTER VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, AND PROMISE BADGES THAT REWARD GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND PROMISES KEPT TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS.

Program 3

Expenses: $430,321 Revenue: $1,122,258

AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND PUBLIC RESOURCES. SOCIETY NEEDS TO BE REMINDED THAT PROMISES STILL MATTER AND A HANDSHAKE STILL MEANS SOMETHING. OUR AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS REACH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ANNUALLY THROUGH PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, WORLDWIDE NEWSLETTERS THAT INCLUDE COMPELLING SUPPORTER PROMISE STORIES, SPEACHES AT CHARITIES, SCHOOLS, AND JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS, AND LOCAL AND NATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE.

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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 $947,247

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $470

Other Revenue $1,232,944

TOTAL REVENUE $2,180,661

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,017,578

Fundraising Expenses $102,245

Program Expenses $1,265,651

Other Expenses $618,220

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,635,798

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,180,661	$1,564,305	+0.4%
Expenses	$1,635,798	$1,395,340	+0.2%
Net Income	$544,863	$168,965	+2.2%

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

Volunteers

220

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

$75,942

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KEVIN MATTHEWS	TREASURER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NATE FLETCHER	PRESIDENT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARMA PETERS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA PEPPER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE SAVARISE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXANDER DAVID	CEO	40.00	Director	$75,942	$0	$75,942

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,180,661	$1,635,798	$4,269,254	$544,863
2022	$1,564,305	$1,395,340	$1,228,334	$168,965
2021	$1,378,057	$928,314	$1,057,405	$449,743
2020	$653,570	$965,840	$702,206	$-312,270
2020	$678,113	$998,947	$712,651	$-320,834
2019	$1,386,590	$1,397,681	$651,294	$-11,091
2018	$1,112,007	$1,260,974	$677,182	$-148,967