ALONG THE WAY

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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

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KRISTINA VALDEZ MSW

Phone

4843063374

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ALONG THE WAY, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 63% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.3M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDE HOLISTIC, FAMILY-CENTERED SUPPORT TO HELP CHILDREN THRIVE BY EQUIPPING PARENTSESPECIALLY SINGLE PARENTSWITH THE TOOLS, SERVICES, AND CHILD CARE THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $972,625 Revenue: $5,471

WE PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE, HIGH-QUALITY IN-HOME CHILD CARE FOR FAMILIESESPECIALLY SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIESWITH LOW TO MODERATE INCOMES WHO ARE WORKING OR ATTENDING SCHOOL/TRAINING, INCLUDING...

WE PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE, HIGH-QUALITY IN-HOME CHILD CARE FOR FAMILIESESPECIALLY SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIESWITH LOW TO MODERATE INCOMES WHO ARE WORKING OR ATTENDING SCHOOL/TRAINING, INCLUDING EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS. THIS SERVICE IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S STABILITY AND WELL-BEING BY MITIGATING CHILD CARE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT PARENTS FROM MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT OR PURSUING ECONOMIC MOBILITY.IN ADDITION TO CHILD CARE, WE PROVIDE WRAPAROUND SUPPORTS INCLUDING: CASE MANAGEMENT, RESOURCE COORDINATION, BARRIER MITIGATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEX OBSTACLES THAT FAMILIES FACE. OUR SERVICES PRIORITIZE FAMILY STABILITY, HOUSING SECURITY, AND INCOME GROWTH AS MECHANISMS TO BREAK INTERGENERATIONAL CYCLES OF POVERTYULTIMATELY CENTERING CHILD WELL-BEING THROUGH THE EMPOWERMENT OF CAREGIVERS

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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 $1,475,474

Program Service Revenue $5,471

Investment Income $3,661

Other Revenue $-3,911

TOTAL REVENUE $1,480,695

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,002,623

Fundraising Expenses $81,199

Program Expenses $972,625

Other Expenses $311,286

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,313,909

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,480,695	$908,648	+0.6%
Expenses	$1,313,909	$473,394	+1.8%
Net Income	$166,786	$435,254	-0.6%

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

$76,063

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN HEIDGERD	DIRECTOR	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAADIQA KUMANYIKA MSW LSW	DIRECTOR	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
YOLANDA HOUSTON ESQ	DIRECTOR	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LUCAS SHERIDAN	DIRECTOR	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WINSTON PHILLIP	BOARD CHAIRMAN	6.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CORNELL DAVIS MSW LSW	SECRETARY	6.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KRISTINA VALDEZ MSW	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	35.00	Officer	$62,955	$13,108	$76,063

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	$1,480,695	$1,313,909	$969,009	$166,786
2024	$1,491,386	$1,304,351	$969,009	$187,035
2023	$908,648	$473,394	$501,298	$435,254
2021	$76,821	$88,912	$35,206	$-12,091
2020	$61,969	$34,757	$55,619	$27,212