VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF CHEROK… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1973

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LATONNA PLUMMER

Phone

8284979827

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF CHEROKEE INC, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SERVE AS A COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION AND HABILITATION TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $395,369

CTVRP SERVICES - CTVRP SERVICES IS A FEDERAL FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO CONSUMERS WITH DISABILITIES WHO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT DISADVANTAGES TO FINDING...

CTVRP SERVICES - CTVRP SERVICES IS A FEDERAL FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO CONSUMERS WITH DISABILITIES WHO EXPERIENCE SIGNIFICANT DISADVANTAGES TO FINDING, OBTAINING, AND RETAINING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT BASED ON MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES TO ENABLE THEM TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Program 2

Expenses: $290,454 Revenue: $367,609

CONTRACT SERVICES - CONTRACT SERVICES IS OUR BUSINESS SERVICE COMPONENT WHERE WE IDENTIFY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS LAWN MAINTENANCE, LANDSCAPING, PRESSURE WASHING, BRUSH REMOVAL, VEHICLE...

CONTRACT SERVICES - CONTRACT SERVICES IS OUR BUSINESS SERVICE COMPONENT WHERE WE IDENTIFY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS LAWN MAINTENANCE, LANDSCAPING, PRESSURE WASHING, BRUSH REMOVAL, VEHICLE WASHING, AND OTHER TEMPORARY WORKER SERVICES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT TO THE POPULATION OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND ANY REMAINING FUNDS FROM CONTRACT SERVICES ARE UTILIZED TO FUND PROGRAMS FOR OUR CONSUMERS WITH MORE SEVERE DISABILTIES.

Program 3

Expenses: $76,021

CLIENT SERVICES - CLIENT SERVICES PROVIDE A DAY PROGRAM FOR OUR CONSUMERS WITH MORE SEVERE DISABILITIES. THESE CONSUMERS PARTICIPATE IN A CLASSROOM SETTING PART OF THE DAY TO LEARN LIFE SKILLS AND...

CLIENT SERVICES - CLIENT SERVICES PROVIDE A DAY PROGRAM FOR OUR CONSUMERS WITH MORE SEVERE DISABILITIES. THESE CONSUMERS PARTICIPATE IN A CLASSROOM SETTING PART OF THE DAY TO LEARN LIFE SKILLS AND THEY PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL INCLUSION ACTIVITIES DURING THE REMAINING PART OF THE DAY.

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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 $752,248

Program Service Revenue $367,609

Investment Income $1,872

Other Revenue $4,483

TOTAL REVENUE $1,126,212

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $942,296

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $761,844

Other Expenses $307,231

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,249,527

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,126,212	$1,144,793	0.0%
Expenses	$1,249,527	$1,369,785	-0.1%
Net Income	$-123,315	$-224,992	-0.5%

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

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

$154,930

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KIMLYN LAMBERT	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHELLI BUCKNER	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN ENSLEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE PARKER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DINAH HARRY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOLORES MANEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERTA TOINEETA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MERRITT YOUNGDEER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD FRENCH	BRD MBER THR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LATONNA PLUMMER	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$137,380	$17,550	$154,930

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	$1,126,212	$1,249,527	$859,394	$-123,315
2023	$1,144,793	$1,369,785	$954,283	$-224,992
2022	$1,052,271	$1,166,631	$1,120,700	$-114,360
2021	$1,032,394	$1,137,635	$1,265,592	$-105,241
2020	$1,082,588	$1,097,454	$1,261,414	$-14,866
2019	$1,408,018	$1,405,713	$1,286,754	$2,305
2018	$1,653,437	$1,422,168	$1,226,424	$231,269

VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF CHEROKEE INC