THE GRATITUDE INITIATIVE

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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

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE GRATITUDE INITIATIVE, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $582K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $865K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 49% operating deficit.

Mission

FOUNDED IN 2013, GRATITUDE INITIATIVE HONORS THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF OUR MILITARY, VETERAN AND LAW-ENFORCEMENT FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN SUCCEED IN COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $793,312

Each day, both in our own communities and around the globe, brave moms and dads risk their lives to keep us safe and free. Our military service members and law enforcement officers deserve our...

Each day, both in our own communities and around the globe, brave moms and dads risk their lives to keep us safe and free. Our military service members and law enforcement officers deserve our deepest gratitude. We believe there is no greater way to honor their sacrifice than to help prepare their children for college and a successful future.Gratitude Initiatives College Success Academy Program is the most comprehensive career and college counseling, SAT/ACT prep, and financial aid counseling program available today. It is provided free of charge to the families we serve. GIs low-cost, high-impact program is increasing college access and degree attainment for these young heroes, including many students who are the first in their families to attend college.GI is the only nonprofit providing comprehensive college/career prep for military and law enforcement teens. Over the past six years, our results have been unparalleled: 99% of students were accepted into one or both of their top two colleges, the average financial award from their colleges has been $23,587/year, 100% said our program reduced stress and helped the students better focus on their high school classes.GI's College Success Academy is a full-service program that:1. Removes the stress of college planning so the family can focus on other pressing matters.2. Helps bring stability when frequent moves create educational hardships for the children.3. Impacts the entire family by helping reduce stress while saving time and money.4. Creates a legacy as a college degree impacts the student, their family, and their community for generations.

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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 $578,610

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $3,841

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $582,451

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $36,926

Program Expenses $793,312

Other Expenses $865,479

TOTAL EXPENSES $865,479

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$582,451	$888,083	-0.3%
Expenses	$865,479	$1,009,304	-0.1%
Net Income	$-283,028	$-121,221	+1.3%

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
RL SECHRIST II	Executive Dir.	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL SHARP	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTY MELTON	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON LOVELESS	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES STEELE	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES P MOON	Secretary	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA CASEY	Treasurer	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DAVID RUSSELL	CFO	10.00	Officer	$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	$582,451	$865,479	$207,397	$-283,028
2024	$888,083	$1,009,304	$473,282	$-121,221
2023	$708,856	$848,618	$650,448	$-139,762
2023	$708,856	$848,618	$650,448	$-139,762
2022	$626,503	$351,610	$680,554	$274,893
2021	$261,680	$336,136	$405,661	$-74,456
2019	$374,963	$285,058	$248,318	$89,905