GENTLE WORLD INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1981

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JENNIFER GIBSON

Phone

8088845551

Tax Period

2022-12-01 to 2023-11-30

GENTLE WORLD INC, founded in 1981, is a micro nonprofit that reported $33K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $46K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 40% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ALLEVIATE HUMAN AND ANIMAL SUFFERING THROUGH VEGAN EDUCATION, INCLUDING PUBLISHING BOOKS, ARTICLES, AND AN EMAIL NEWSLETTER; MAINTAINING A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE; DEMONSTRATING PLANT-BASED FOOD PREPARATION (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE MISSION)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $28,462

GENTLE WORLD DISTRIBUTED OVER A THOUSAND COPIES OF OUR CLASSIC RECIPE BOOK TO ANIMAL SANCTUARIES, VEGAN SOCIETIES, AND OTHER VEGAN ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND EDUCATORS. OUR VOLUNTEERS ALSO HELPED TO PROVIDE VEGAN DOG FOOD AT A SUBSIDIZED PRICE TO THE CARETAKERS OF DOZENS OF RESCUE DOGS ON THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII. OUR ONLINE OUTREACH TEAM PARTICIPATED IN MULTIPLE PODCAST INTERVIEWS, AND PUBLISHED 50 NEW EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES. OUR VEGANIC DEMONSTRATION GARDENS PROVIDED NUTRITIOUS PRODUCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY, INCLUDING FOOD-INSECURE FAMILIES AND INJURED ANIMALS UNDERGOING REHABILITATION.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $28,059

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,217

Other Revenue $430

TOTAL REVENUE $32,706

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $276

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $2,264

Program Expenses $28,462

Other Expenses $45,542

TOTAL EXPENSES $45,818

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$32,706	$25,798	+0.3%
Expenses	$45,818	$44,067	+0.0%
Net Income	$-13,112	$-18,269	-0.3%

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

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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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BURTON WALDBAUM	PRESIDENT	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER GIBSON	SECRETARY	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN WEIL	TREASURER	15.00	Officer Director	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$32,706	$45,818	$1,173,925	$-13,112
2023	$1,460	$3,054	$1,174,580	$-1,594
2023	$1,460	$3,054	$1,174,580	$-1,594
2022	$25,798	$44,067	$1,191,966	$-18,269
2021	$66,172	$56,308	$1,217,006	$9,864
2020	$19,652	$62,037	$1,213,987	$-42,385