CAFE OF LIFE INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JEFFERY C NICHOLS

Phone

2394959325

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CAFE OF LIFE INC, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $615K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

THE CAFE OF LIFE IS A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION, BELIEVING IN THE TEACHING OF ALL GREAT RELIGIONS THAT ONE MUST LOVE AND ASSIST ONE'S NEIGHBOR IN A TIME OF NEED. THE CAFE IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY PARTICULAR RELIGION OR DENOMINATION. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BASIC HUMAN NEEDS TO THE VERY POOR AND HUNGRY PEOPLE OF THE BONITA SPRINGS AREA, IN A MANNER THAT PRESERVES THE DIGNITY OF THE CLIENT IN A RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT AND TO ENRICH PEOPLE TO BE ALL THAT THEY CAN BE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $331,364

PROVIDE HOT MEALS TO THE POOR AND NEEDY IN BONITA SPRINGS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF VOLUNTEERS.

Program 2

Expenses: $912,803

PROVIDE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING, UTILITIES, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED IN BONITA SPRINGS.

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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 $1,990,772

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $79,954

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,070,726

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $601,026

Salaries & Benefits $469,602

Fundraising Expenses $54,995

Program Expenses $1,244,167

Other Expenses $384,930

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,455,558

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,070,726	$1,396,123	+0.5%
Expenses	$1,455,558	$1,154,566	+0.3%
Net Income	$615,168	$241,557	+1.5%

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

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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

684

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

$70,676

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARIETTA BALA	CHAIRPERSON	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RAE ANN MCCALL	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RILEY GRANDELL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THERESA MOORE	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MAGDALENO VELASQUEZ	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOLORES SIOK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HUGH NEVIN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID RESZEL	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE ANDERSON	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY C NICHOLS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	30.00	Officer	$70,676	$0	$70,676

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	$2,070,726	$1,455,558	$3,760,382	$615,168
2024	$1,396,123	$1,154,566	$3,021,138	$241,557
2023	$1,393,708	$1,138,735	$2,683,281	$254,973
2022	$978,796	$868,580	$2,354,902	$110,216
2021	$1,023,620	$661,130	$2,323,943	$362,490
2020	$899,502	$601,437	$1,812,376	$298,065
2019	$734,429	$722,725	$1,496,937	$11,704