The Way East

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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

1996

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

The Way East, founded in 1996, is a micro nonprofit that reported $6K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $19K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 235% operating deficit.

Mission

Positive influence on all communities across Central and East Asiaby providing education support and aid to children. working with a foster home in Fuzhou China (Hidden Treasures Home)which has over 50 foster children

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $16,840 Revenue: $5,700

In the past four years over 10 children have been adopted from the foster home. Hosted the first Englisgh Camp with 60 plus Chinese students. Trained over 20 students in various musical instrumetns...

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,700

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $5,700

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $16,840

Other Expenses $19,095

TOTAL EXPENSES $19,095

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$5,700	$11,470	-0.5%
Expenses	$19,095	$33,302	-0.4%
Net Income	$-13,395	$-21,832	-0.4%

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

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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
Rich Nickle	director VP	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jemine Oakes	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gabi Soltau	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nathan Cadis	director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Benjamin Summers	Secretary director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeffrey Pereira	director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Oakes	President Director	5.00	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
2021	$5,700	$19,095	No data	$-13,395
2020	$11,470	$33,302	$53,855	$-21,832
2019	$30,576	$38,136	$75,687	$-7,560
2018	$59,424	$33,303	$83,247	$26,121