The Light Brigade

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1991

Legal Domicile

Phone

6618710777

Tax Period

2017-08-01 to 2018-07-31

The Light Brigade, founded in 1991, is a micro nonprofit that reported $29K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $26K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

To assist local community organizatons with improvements to Baseball fields to promote youth baseball within the community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $17,158 Revenue: $32,032

To acquire equipment and supplies for the local high school, college and youth baseball programs in Bakersfield California.

Program 2

Expenses: $6,540 Revenue: $10,150

To accumulate funds for maintenance and improvement at the Bakersfield College baseball complex.

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,105

Program Service Revenue $10,150

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $10,442

TOTAL REVENUE $28,697

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $17,158

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $23,698

Other Expenses $9,049

TOTAL EXPENSES $26,207

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$28,697	$39,058	-0.3%
Expenses	$26,207	$38,049	-0.3%
Net Income	$2,490	$1,009	+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

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

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
Robert Twist	Chairman	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
George Culver	President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rod Alstrom	Secretary	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
2018	$28,697	$26,207	$15,166	$2,490