METHODIST FEDERATION FOR SOCIAL AC… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1907

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Bridget Cabrera

Phone

2022402546

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

METHODIST FEDERATION FOR SOCIAL ACTION, founded in 1907, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $394K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $481K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

MFSA mobilizes, leads and sustains a progressive United Methodist movement that energizes people to be agents of God's Justice, Peace and Reconciliation.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $139,127 Revenue: $139,127

Education and Outreach - Working primarily through the ministries of the United Methodist Church, MFSA supports and augments peace and justice ministries at the local, conference, and national...

Education and Outreach - Working primarily through the ministries of the United Methodist Church, MFSA supports and augments peace and justice ministries at the local, conference, and national levels. As an independent organization, we call our Church to expand its understanding of the radical call of the gospel to be the inclusive, justice-seeking, risk-taking body of Christ.

Program 2

Expenses: $109,294 Revenue: $109,294

Coalition Building - MFSA works in and through the United Methodist Church to promote and protect people's rights. For example, MFSA is a member of the LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR COALITION made up of...

Coalition Building - MFSA works in and through the United Methodist Church to promote and protect people's rights. For example, MFSA is a member of the LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR COALITION made up of thirteen United Methodist partner organizations dedicated to work together around the intersections of common justice issues and shared values.

Program 3

Expenses: $160,754 Revenue: $160,754

General and Jurisdictional Conference - Every 4 years the United Methodist Church holds its General and Jurisdictional Conferences, A time for delegates to make decisions for the world-wide...

General and Jurisdictional Conference - Every 4 years the United Methodist Church holds its General and Jurisdictional Conferences, A time for delegates to make decisions for the world-wide denomination and then to elect Bishops to govern regions of the United States. MFSA has a presence at both General and Jurisdictional Conferences to advocate and hold delegates accountable to progressive theological statements.

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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 $383,033

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,323

Other Revenue $6,930

TOTAL REVENUE $394,286

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $270,174

Salaries & Benefits $119,089

Fundraising Expenses $33,044

Program Expenses $413,200

Other Expenses $91,631

TOTAL EXPENSES $480,894

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$394,286	$618,106	-0.4%
Expenses	$480,894	$532,667	-0.1%
Net Income	$-86,608	$85,439	-2.0%

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

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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

Total Directors

$98,283

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Bridget Cabrera	Executive Director	40	Director	$79,665	$18,618	$98,283
Stephen Griffith	Director	0.7	Director	$0	$0	$0
Luis Felipe Reyes	Director	0.7	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cynthia Tuell	Director	0.7	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Megan Hale	Director	0.7	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Pat Stewart	Co-President	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
William Watts	Treasurer and Financial Chair	15	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Andy Oliver	President	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Karen Nelson	Secretary	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Leah Wandera	Director	0.7	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	$394,286	$480,894	$512,689	$-86,608
2023	$618,106	$532,667	$568,264	$85,439
2022	$163,911	$209,999	$448,700	$-46,088
2021	$309,275	$191,773	$531,584	$117,502
2020	$310,021	$222,087	$396,122	$87,934
2019	$353,919	$368,841	$290,786	$-14,922
2018	$281,297	$254,965	$296,567	$26,332

METHODIST FEDERATION FOR SOCIAL ACTION