GARDERE INITIATIVE INC (EIN 471391639) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

John Monu

Phone

2257690305

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GARDERE INITIATIVE INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $482K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $432K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

To address substance abuse and other social ills in the Gardere area that adversely affects the children, neighboring subdivisions, and the City-Parish in general through spiritual intervention, collaboration and partnerships.

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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 $481,962

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $481,962

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $68,992

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $432,446

Other Expenses $363,454

TOTAL EXPENSES $432,446

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$481,962	$345,032	+0.4%
Expenses	$432,446	$286,429	+0.5%
Net Income	$49,516	$58,603	-0.2%

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

277

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
James Vilas	President -Attorney	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carol Goldsmith	Faith Based	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
M Schneider	Community Based	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joel Scales	Business	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Frank Klein	Community Based	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nikki Godfrey	Media	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Zaunbrecher	Human Resources	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barry Gahagan	Bussines Owner	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eddie Parfait	Business	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robin Bennett	Community Based	2	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	$481,962	$432,446	$281,648	$49,516
2024	$345,032	$286,429	$175,319	$58,603
2023	$299,784	$248,728	$60,742	$51,056

GARDERE INITIATIVE INC