LVH ALS FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRETT W HOGE

Phone

3367268279

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LVH ALS FOUNDATION, founded in 2014, is a micro nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $15K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 58% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $30K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 94% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LVH FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ENDOW A PROFESSORSHIP OF ALS AT DUKE UNIVERSITY - NOT ONLY TO HELP THOSE TODAY WITH ALS, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY TO FUND A CURE FOR ALS IN THE FUTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $29,870

THE FOUNDATION WILL FUND RESEARCH FOR AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ("ALS") ALSO WIDELY KNOWN AS "LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE." THE FOUNDATION WILL ALSO FUND OUTREACH FOR FAMILIES AND PATIENTS AFFECTED BY ALS. THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE GRANTS TO ALS CLINICS AS PART OF THIS EFFORT. ALS CLINICS ARE TYPICALLY AFFILIATED WITH HOSPITAL SYSTEMS. INITIALLY THE FOUNDATION WILL SERVE CLINICS IN NORTH CAROLINA WITH PLANS TO EXPAND NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THE GOAL OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO FUND A CURE FOR ALS.

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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 $14,578

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $857

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $15,435

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $29,870

Other Expenses $4,870

TOTAL EXPENSES $29,870

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$15,435	$36,792	-0.6%
Expenses	$29,870	$12,430	+1.4%
Net Income	$-14,435	$24,362	-1.6%

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
BRETT W HOGE	PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES E CREAMER JR ESQ	SECRETARY	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM V HUGHES	TREASURER	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE YEZBAK	DIRECTOR	1.00	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	$15,435	$29,870	$32,534	$-14,435
2024	$36,792	$12,430	$46,969	$24,362
2023	$35,906	$62,909	$22,607	$-27,003
2022	$30,076	$152,437	$49,610	$-122,361
2021	$56,270	$10,761	$171,971	$45,509
2020	$57,052	$305,929	$126,462	$-248,877
2019	$320,234	$51,068	$373,503	$269,166
2018	$96,747	$235,623	$113,281	$-138,876