WHEELS4HOPE

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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

2000

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LISA BRUSCA-SYKES

Phone

9198321941

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WHEELS4HOPE, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

PROVIDING ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,603,327 Revenue: $681,783

WHEELS4HOPE RECEIVES DONATED VEHICLES, REPAIRS THEM TO ENSURE GOOD OPERATING CONDITION, AND SELLS THEM TO ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE FAMILIES AT SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER THAN MARKET VALUE. THESE FAMILIES ARE REFERRED BY LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES WITH WHOM THEY HAVE A CASE MANAGEMENT RELATIONSHIP. VEHICLES THAT DO NOT MEET OUR GUIDELINES FOR PROGRAM PLACEMENT ARE SOLD AT FAIR MARKET VALUE, AND THE PROCEEDS HELP FUND THE PROGRAM..

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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 $1,163,713

Program Service Revenue $681,783

Investment Income $1,465

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,846,961

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $401,145

Fundraising Expenses $63,929

Program Expenses $1,603,327

Other Expenses $1,396,698

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,797,843

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,846,961	$1,718,642	+0.1%
Expenses	$1,797,843	$1,737,461	+0.0%
Net Income	$49,118	$-18,819	-3.6%

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

$83,300

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARTIN SAFFER	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELTON PARKER	PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN LITSAS	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOMMY WATKINS	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS WOODY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN HILL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHELSEA POOLE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB WRIGHT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXIS GIANNATTASIO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZINNIA HAMM	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HOLLY MITCHELL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN SUTTON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA BRUSCA-SYKES	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$83,300	$0	$83,300

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	$1,846,961	$1,797,843	$1,272,284	$49,118
2023	$1,718,642	$1,737,461	$1,272,820	$-18,819
2022	$1,697,621	$1,756,375	$1,323,459	$-58,754
2021	$2,098,724	$1,787,066	$1,457,706	$311,658
2020	$1,195,915	$1,345,809	$387,071	$-149,894