INTO THE LIGHT

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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

Principal Officer

GRETCHEN SMELTZER

Phone

8777437348

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

INTO THE LIGHT is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $838K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $137K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

INTO THE LIGHT EXISTS TO PROVIDE REFUGE AND RESTORATION FOR UNDERAGE FEMALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, AND TO BRING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION TO THE ISSUE OF HUMAN SEX TRAFFICKING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $638,734

INTO THE LIGHT EXISTS TO PROVIDE REFUGE AND RESTORATION FOR UNDERAGE FEMALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, AND TO BRING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION TO THE ISSUE OF HUMAN SEX TRAFFICKING.

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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 $358,749

Program Service Revenue $437,505

Investment Income $4,603

Other Revenue $37,093

TOTAL REVENUE $837,950

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $525,907

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $638,734

Other Expenses $174,751

TOTAL EXPENSES $700,658

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$837,950	$684,755	+0.2%
Expenses	$700,658	$653,113	+0.1%
Net Income	$137,292	$31,642	+3.3%

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

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

$54,956

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
GRETCHEN SMELTZER	PRESIDENT/ D	30.00	Officer	$54,956	$0	$54,956
SHAWNA BURNS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JANA COWGILL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE HUGHES	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAN SCHMESKI	DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARIAE WESTBROOK	DIRECTOR	2.00	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	$845,256	$704,965	$330,753	$140,291
2024	$837,950	$700,658	$323,446	$137,292
2023	$684,755	$653,113	$186,154	$31,642
2022	$643,006	$563,001	$154,973	$80,005
2021	$525,698	$500,702	$84,338	$24,996
2020	$459,460	$410,081	$58,830	$49,379
2019	$268,992	$288,123	$24,917	$-19,131