FAMILY FIRST INC (EIN 593043408) - 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

1991

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARK MERRILL

Phone

8132228300

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FAMILY FIRST INC, founded in 1991, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $20.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 90% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.9M, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE PARENTING, MARRIAGE AND RELATIONAL TRUTH THAT HELPS PEOPLE LOVE THEIR FAMILY WELL.

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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 $19,699,578

Program Service Revenue $42,699

Investment Income $178,230

Other Revenue $235,585

TOTAL REVENUE $20,156,092

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $4,596,620

Fundraising Expenses $671,708

Program Expenses $14,026,787

Other Expenses $10,660,457

TOTAL EXPENSES $15,257,077

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$20,156,092	$10,591,645	+0.9%
Expenses	$15,257,077	$7,631,484	+1.0%
Net Income	$4,899,015	$2,960,161	+0.7%

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

1386

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

$855,788

Total Directors

$772,384

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
S CARY GAYLORD	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANN GAYLORD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIDGETTE CAHILL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PORTER SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL CARMICHAEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BECKI CARMICHAEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD CAHILL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYANT SKINNER JR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAN SKINNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENDALL SPENCER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SYLVIA SPENCER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK MERRILL	PRESIDENT	55.00	Officer Director	$545,542	$53,848	$599,390
SUSAN MERRILL	CHIEF MARKETING & PROGRAM OFFICER	55.00	Officer Director	$146,131	$26,863	$172,994
DREW WEATHERFORD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MORGAN WEATHERFORD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL FARRA	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$77,243	$6,161	$83,404
LESLEY BATEMAN	DIRECTOR OF PARTNER SERVICES	40.00	Highest	$145,537	$4,427	$149,964
ANGELA BISHOP	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	40.00	Highest	$130,747	$3,917	$134,664
BRIAN BURRIDGE	SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER	40.00	Highest	$112,512	$21,112	$133,624
JASON HOOD	DIRECTOR OF ALL PRO DAD CHAPTERS	40.00	Highest	$111,977	$32,514	$144,491
TED LOWE	CONTENT CREATOR AND COMMUNICATOR	40.00	Highest	$121,182	$12,311	$133,493

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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$20,156,092	$15,257,077	$13,119,498	$4,899,015
2022	$10,591,645	$7,631,484	$6,837,722	$2,960,161
2021	$5,250,838	$4,709,607	$2,972,465	$541,231
2020	$4,691,332	$3,948,201	$2,447,926	$743,131
2020	$4,691,332	$3,948,201	$2,447,926	$743,131
2019	$4,746,242	$4,142,170	$1,807,951	$604,072
2018	$4,399,269	$3,973,964	$1,393,661	$425,305

FAMILY FIRST INC