HOT LUNCH SERVICE (EIN 481041657) - 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

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Father Mark Mertes

Phone

9132815638

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HOT LUNCH SERVICE, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit that reported $219K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $200K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

Exists to support Kansas City area residents in need. Everyday of the year, faith-based volunteer groups and organizations provide and serve meals to those in need.

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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 $82,787

Program Service Revenue $131,991

Investment Income $4,443

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $219,221

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $121,293

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $61,679

Other Expenses $79,199

TOTAL EXPENSES $200,492

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$219,221	$206,762	+0.1%
Expenses	$200,492	$205,134	0.0%
Net Income	$18,729	$1,628	+10.5%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Mike Amos	Board Member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Areden Carr	Board Member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Heidi Fox	Board Member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Smith	Board Member	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kay Moore	Board Member	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maggie Blankers	Secretary	5	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jacqueline Elbert	Treasurer	10	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Father Mark Mertes	Chairperson	5	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	$219,221	$200,492	$239,250	$18,729
2023	$206,762	$205,134	$217,641	$1,628
2022	$190,638	$175,232	$215,422	$15,406
2021	$249,841	$145,691	$200,822	$104,150
2020	$203,458	$196,941	$116,450	$6,517
2019	$164,281	$168,096	$88,003	$-3,815
2018	$173,379	$161,508	$92,013	$11,871

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