BACKYARD ORPHANS (EIN 462356432) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

ERIC PORTER

Phone

4178305126

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BACKYARD ORPHANS, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $505K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $76K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

We train church leaders throughout the US in creating a foster care, adoption, and support ministry. The churches host workshops for us to come in and equip their staff and connect them to their local child welfare team and local foster and adoption licensing organizations.

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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 $510,522

Program Service Revenue $10,865

Investment Income $3,083

Other Revenue $-19,149

TOTAL REVENUE $505,321

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,314

Salaries & Benefits $198,963

Fundraising Expenses $28,238

Program Expenses $242,069

Other Expenses $220,973

TOTAL EXPENSES $429,250

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$505,321	$371,460	+0.4%
Expenses	$429,250	$406,482	+0.1%
Net Income	$76,071	$-35,022	-3.2%

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

828

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

$146,996

Total Directors

$146,996

Key Employees

$134,996

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ERIC PORTER	PRESIDENT/FOUNDER	50.00	Officer Director Key Emp	$93,896	$41,100	$134,996
TRISH PORTER	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$12,000	$0	$12,000
MATTHEW MORELAND	VICE PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIFFANY APPLEGATE	SECRETARY	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE MCLAIN	MEMBER	0.75	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$505,321	$429,250	$164,832	$76,071
2022	$371,460	$406,482	$98,965	$-35,022
2021	$427,753	$372,933	$112,598	$54,820
2020	$289,586	$265,034	$97,798	$24,552
2019	$215,943	$218,059	$28,703	$-2,116
2018	$224,468	$219,683	$25,864	$4,785

BACKYARD ORPHANS