THE CATALYST FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

David Mashore

Phone

6619488559

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE CATALYST FOUNDATION, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

We dedicate ourselves to decreasing the impact of abuse and trauma on society and the world through direct service, advocacy, and empowerment of directly affected, marginalized, and disenfranchised groups. We commit ourselves to improving the health and well-being of low-income, uninsured, veterans, the re-entry population, and people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness through outreach, education, supportive social services, and connection to medical and mental health care.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,698,287 Revenue: $0

Provide case management services to a person experiencing homelessness with various medical and behavioral health issues faced, as they move into and maintain permanent supportive housing. Intensive Case Management Services shall include, but not be limited to, the following authorized activities: outreach and engagement; intake and assessment; service planning; housing and rental assistance; linkages to health, mental health, substance use disorder services and other supportive services; ongoing monitoring and follow-up; assistance with benefits establishment, transportation, and legal issues; crisis management; eviction prevention; client education; housing location services; coordination and collaboration with Housing For Health partners; etc.

Program 2

Expenses: $256,899 Revenue: $0

Provide targeted advocacy to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in obtaining sustainable income by helping them to create claims for different streams of government...

Provide targeted advocacy to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in obtaining sustainable income by helping them to create claims for different streams of government benefits, including SDI, SSDI, CAPI and VA benefits.

Program 3

Expenses: $467,619 Revenue: $0

The Justice Care and Opportunities Department seeks to improve the health and well-being of justice-involved individuals by providing care management and service navigation.

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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 $4,196,873

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $4,196,873

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $3,071,470

Fundraising Expenses $106,437

Program Expenses $3,506,202

Other Expenses $1,122,292

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,193,762

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,196,873	$3,468,124	+0.2%
Expenses	$4,193,762	$3,136,255	+0.3%
Net Income	$3,111	$331,869	-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

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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

$308,762

Total Directors

$120,720

Key Employees

$289,780

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
David W Mashore	CEO	40	Officer Key Emp Highest	$155,614	$13,704	$169,318
Melisa Simmons	Director of Operations & Finance	40	Officer Highest	$131,233	$8,211	$139,444
Erin Mize	Director of Programs & HR	40	Director Highest	$112,815	$7,905	$120,720
Joanna Ortega	Director of ICMS & Client-Centered Services	40	Key Emp Highest	$112,815	$7,647	$120,462
Rev Dr Ronald A Sparks	President	0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Triplett	Treasurer	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lynda Williams	Secretary	2	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
2024	$4,196,873	$4,193,762	$1,292,281	$3,111
2023	$3,468,124	$3,260,687	$1,042,306	$207,437
2022	$3,376,049	$3,263,941	$910,203	$112,108
2021	$2,334,899	$2,068,742	$1,344,273	$266,157
2020	$2,030,957	$2,080,261	$707,251	$-49,304