ORDER OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS

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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

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMES E ALDERMAN

Phone

7038784719

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ORDER OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit that reported $129K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 57% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $1.8M represent 168 months of operating reserves.

Mission

ORDER OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS SERVES AS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS THE PRESERVATION OF OUR SOUTHERN HERITAGE AND ITS HISTORY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $126,450

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ORDER OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED GROUPS THROUGH ITS GRANTS PROGRAM AND TO OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS THROUGH THE...

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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 $40,299

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $89,166

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $129,465

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $111,900

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $126,450

Other Expenses $16,778

TOTAL EXPENSES $128,678

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$129,465	$303,688	-0.6%
Expenses	$128,678	$167,458	-0.2%
Net Income	$787	$136,230	-1.0%

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

N/A

Volunteers

175

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
JAMES E ALDERMAN	COMMANDER-IN	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK T NASH	LT. COMM-IN-	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY H ROSEMAN	ADJUTANT IN	2.00	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
2023	$129,465	$128,678	$1,810,113	$787
2022	$303,688	$167,458	$1,722,219	$136,230
2021	$291,062	$74,085	$1,746,989	$216,977
2020	$265,875	$64,514	$1,331,871	$201,361
2019	$265,677	$59,431	$1,159,295	$206,246
2018	$277,546	$47,721	$870,172	$229,825