KIDS WRITE GOOD

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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

LETICIA URIETA

Phone

5125228489

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

KIDS WRITE GOOD, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $424K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 106% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

AUSTIN BAT CAVE IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS (AGES 6-18) WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVE AND EXPOSITORY WRITING SKILLS. WE CONNECT A DIVERSE POPULATION OF YOUNG WRITERS AND LEARNERS WITH A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF ADULT VOLUNTEERS IN AUSTIN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

AUSTIN BAT CAVE PROVIDES OUT-OF-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS ON WEEKENDS AND DURING SPRING BREAK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THESE WORKSHOPS INCLUDE COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING, OP-ED WRITING...

AUSTIN BAT CAVE PROVIDES OUT-OF-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS ON WEEKENDS AND DURING SPRING BREAK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THESE WORKSHOPS INCLUDE COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING, OP-ED WRITING, POETRY, FICTION, AND PLAYWRITING WORKSHOPS. MOST OF THESE WORKSHOPS MEET REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Program 2

FREE AFTER SCHOOL WRITING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. SERVES MORE THAN 500 CHILDREN WITH 60 ADULT VOLUNTEERS.

Program 3

FREE SUMMER WRITING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. SERVES 150 CHILDREN WITH 20 ADULT VOLUNTEERS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $385,445

Program Service Revenue $38,175

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $423,620

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $315,413

Fundraising Expenses $27,945

Program Expenses $231,120

Other Expenses $111,249

TOTAL EXPENSES $426,662

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$423,620	$205,685	+1.1%
Expenses	$426,662	$435,768	0.0%
Net Income	$-3,042	$-230,083	-1.0%

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

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
MINDY MORGAN AVITIA	MARKETING LE	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DALIA AZIM	GOVERNANCE C	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LILLIAN BROWN	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KAT CRAFT	DEVELOPMENT	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SUSIE GIDSEG	DIRECTOR	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS KERNS	DIRECTOR	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA NYREN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CECILY PARKS	DIRECTOR	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SHANTEKA SIGERS	DIRECTOR	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MATT VANCE	TREASURER	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARY ZUNIGA	BOARD PRESID	5.00	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
2024	$423,620	$426,662	$128,651	$-3,042
2023	$205,685	$435,768	$131,693	$-230,083
2022	$361,405	$388,086	$361,776	$-26,681
2021	$378,645	$402,577	$363,608	$-23,932
2020	$516,860	$399,560	$344,232	$117,300
2019	$434,847	$334,474	$183,496	$100,373
2018	$278,676	$236,084	$83,123	$42,592