CITY LEADERSHIP

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN CARROLL

Phone

9016285474

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CITY LEADERSHIP, founded in 2014, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $542K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

CITY LEADERSHIP'S MISSION IS TO RECRUIT, DEVELOP, AND CATALYZE LEADERS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE LEADERSHIP CAPITAL AND POTENTIAL OF MEMPHIS. CITY LEADERSHIP STRIVES TO RECRUIT TALENTED INDIVIDUALS TO MEMPHIS, TO DEVELOP LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN MEMPHIS, AND TO ACCELERATE (I.E. CATALYZE) COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $995,346 Revenue: $210,761

UNDER ITS RECRUIT PROGRAM, CITY LEADERSHIP SEEKS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT FOR MEMPHIS,ESPECIALLY ITS NONPROFIT SECTOR, PRIMARILY THROUGH ITS 901 CAMPAIGNS: CHOOSE901, TEACH901, SERVE901 AND...

UNDER ITS RECRUIT PROGRAM, CITY LEADERSHIP SEEKS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT FOR MEMPHIS,ESPECIALLY ITS NONPROFIT SECTOR, PRIMARILY THROUGH ITS 901 CAMPAIGNS: CHOOSE901, TEACH901, SERVE901 AND CHOOSE901 ALUMNI. THESE PROGRAMS MARKET MEMPHIS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY HIGHLIGHTING VARIOUS VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN MEMPHIS AND HOW TO INVEST IN AND ENJOY THE CITY. APPROXIMATELY 5000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AS WELL AS OVER 40 ORGANIZATIONS BENEFITED.

Program 2

Expenses: $197,387 Revenue: $41,024

UNDER ITS DEVELOP PROGRAM, CITY LEADERSHIP CONSULTS AND WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONS, ESPECIALLY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND LEADERS FROM EVERY FIELD: BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, ARTISTS, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR POTENTIAL INDIVIDUALLY AND TOGETHER. CITY OFFERS EXPERTISE TO THESE GROUPS IN STRATEGIC PLANNING, RESEARCH, MULTIMEDIA, FUNDRAISING, BRANDING, TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND TALENT ACQUISITION. IN 2020, GIVE901, LLC BECAME A PART OF CITY'S DEVELOP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE A NETWORK OF CITY-BUILDERS CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMPHIS KIDS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS. FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATE GIFTS GO DIRECTLY TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS, TEACHER TRAINING, AND AFTER-SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAMS. APPROXIMATELY 2700 RECIPIENTS.

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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 $2,519,603

Program Service Revenue $226,540

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $25,245

TOTAL REVENUE $2,771,388

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $41,206

Salaries & Benefits $1,600,407

Fundraising Expenses $341,372

Program Expenses $1,192,733

Other Expenses $586,758

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,229,548

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,771,388	$2,243,545	+0.2%
Expenses	$2,229,548	$2,301,896	0.0%
Net Income	$541,840	$-58,351	-10.3%

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

Volunteers

750

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

$340,934

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARCUS E LEWIS	CHAIRMAN & TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM MARINO	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT BRENNAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN R CARROLL	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$195,688	$29,608	$225,296
CLAYTON SANDERSON	OPERATIONS DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$96,838	$18,800	$115,638

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	$2,771,388	$2,229,548	$1,511,423	$541,840
2023	$2,243,545	$2,301,896	$1,044,836	$-58,351
2022	$2,029,294	$2,201,891	$1,119,699	$-172,597
2021	$2,281,732	$2,062,085	$971,651	$219,647
2020	$1,627,980	$2,018,996	$767,648	$-391,016
2019	$2,094,171	$2,086,160	$1,156,631	$8,011
2018	$1,843,378	$2,042,144	$1,145,569	$-198,766