AUSTIN FREE-NET

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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

1995

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KEVIN ENDERS

Phone

5122368225

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

AUSTIN FREE-NET, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $345K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $390K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY, FOSTERING SKILLS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN THE DIGITAL AGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $266,035 Revenue: $18,276

AUSTIN FREE-NET OFFERS FREE DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING AND COMMUNITY ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNITY LABS AROUND AUSTIN. ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME WITH NO NEED FOR AN APPOINTMENT OR ID...

AUSTIN FREE-NET OFFERS FREE DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING AND COMMUNITY ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNITY LABS AROUND AUSTIN. ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME WITH NO NEED FOR AN APPOINTMENT OR ID. TRAINERS TEACH STUDENTS HOW TO CREATE RESUMES, LOOK FOR JOBS AND FIND HELP ONLINE, CREATE AND USE EMAIL ACCOUNTS, CONNECT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY USING SOCIAL MEDIA, AND MUCH MORE!

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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 $326,408

Program Service Revenue $18,276

Investment Income $4

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $344,688

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $293,575

Fundraising Expenses $26,548

Program Expenses $266,035

Other Expenses $96,146

TOTAL EXPENSES $389,721

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$344,688	$409,930	-0.2%
Expenses	$389,721	$405,618	0.0%
Net Income	$-45,033	$4,312	-11.4%

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

$87,102

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KEVIN ENDERS	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN SIRMAN	TREASURER/SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BERNARD VENSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARON STROVER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESS ROSS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$78,750	$8,352	$87,102

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	$344,688	$389,721	$85,634	$-45,033
2023	$409,930	$405,618	$129,804	$4,312
2022	$427,702	$302,696	$133,667	$125,006
2021	$441,938	$448,999	$74,130	$-7,061
2020	$533,126	$533,638	$62,852	$-512
2019	$583,740	$635,415	$82,429	$-51,675
2018	$704,131	$799,958	$106,998	$-95,827