SAM ACTION INC

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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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KEVIN A SABET-SHARGHI

Phone

5719893611

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SAM ACTION INC, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $5.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 52% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.1M, a strong 57% operating margin.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING POLICIES, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE ADOPTION OR REJECTION OF LEGISLATION ON ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF LEGAL AND ILLEGAL DRUG USE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,378,708

FUNDRAISING FOR SET PURPOSES AND ATTAINMENT OF CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES. EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR ATTAINMENT OF PROGRAM OBJECTIVES.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,576,210

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $3,802,259

Other Revenue $3,752

TOTAL REVENUE $5,382,221

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $301,304

Salaries & Benefits $135,976

Fundraising Expenses $514,557

Program Expenses $1,378,708

Other Expenses $1,858,477

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,295,757

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,382,221	$3,550,652	+0.5%
Expenses	$2,295,757	$717,979	+2.2%
Net Income	$3,086,464	$2,832,673	+0.1%

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

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

$263,178

Total Directors

$91,025

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KEVIN A SABET-SHARGHI	PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$12,098	$91,025
JONATHAN H TALCOTT	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN CORT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUKE D NIFORATOS	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer	$0	$13,411	$172,153

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$5,382,221	$2,295,757	$14,017,599	$3,086,464
2022	$3,550,652	$717,979	$11,200,841	$2,832,673
2021	$4,314,284	$1,984,377	$8,320,772	$2,329,907
2020	$2,494,761	$1,637,280	$7,196,177	$857,481
2019	$894,194	$1,549,942	$6,027,908	$-655,748
2018	$4,401,405	$2,785,945	$6,195,519	$1,615,460
2018	$4,301,405	$2,794,169	$6,203,752	$1,507,236