Least of These Carolinas

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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

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUSANNA KAVANAUGH

Phone

7042154344

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Least of These Carolinas, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 54% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.8M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of children affected by foster and kinship care.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,581,736

Through no fault of their own, children and youth affected by foster and kinship care carry the weight of trauma and instability leaving some of their deepest needs unmet. We provide programs and...

Through no fault of their own, children and youth affected by foster and kinship care carry the weight of trauma and instability leaving some of their deepest needs unmet. We provide programs and services to impact the quality of life of children affected by foster and kinship care. During 2025, we were able to distribute 932 Bags of Hope, celebrate 312 Birthdays, provide 490 children with shoes, send 131 kids to camp and have 1,011 children experience the joy of Christmas.

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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 $1,915,476

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,130

Other Revenue $81,714

TOTAL REVENUE $2,001,320

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $533,390

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,581,736

Other Expenses $1,238,703

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,772,093

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$2,001,320	$1,303,729	+0.5%
Expenses	$1,772,093	$1,090,406	+0.6%
Net Income	$229,227	$213,323	+0.1%

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

813

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

$85,646

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Susanna Kavanaugh	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer	$85,646	$0	$85,646
Kayla Shively	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Blake Harris	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ahron Oddman	Chairman	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Megan W Bailey	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dan Hooks	Treasurer	2.00	Officer 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	$2,001,320	$1,772,093	$2,831,151	$229,227
2024	$1,303,729	$1,090,406	$1,099,657	$213,323
2023	$863,605	$732,339	$871,565	$131,266
2023	$863,605	$732,339	$871,565	$131,266
2022	$646,072	$663,379	$800,832	$-17,307
2021	$678,152	$554,549	$851,328	$123,603
2020	$750,084	$667,376	$944,601	$82,708
2019	$339,691	$334,514	$238,486	$5,177
2018	$376,999	$365,748	$239,642	$11,251