THE FORTRESS

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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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRIS MYERS

Phone

3208947623

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE FORTRESS, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $530K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

The Fortress is committed to helping transform the lives of the broken, lost or addicted through the power of Christ and his work on the cross.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $444,283 Revenue: $530,387

Provide housing and safe environment to those needing assistance in fighting drug and alcohol abuse

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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 $314,407

Program Service Revenue $204,824

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $11,156

TOTAL REVENUE $530,387

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $232,896

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $444,283

Other Expenses $288,128

TOTAL EXPENSES $521,024

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$530,387	$681,454	-0.2%
Expenses	$521,024	$735,296	-0.3%
Net Income	$9,363	$-53,842	-1.2%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Don Williamson	director	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Peterson	director	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tony Freeburg	director	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Justin Paffrath	director	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Keith Nelson	director	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brent Larson	director	002.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Butterfield	Treasurer	002.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mark Aslesen	V P	002.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Scott Barney	President	002.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Cindy Johnson	secretary	002.00	Officer	$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	$530,387	$521,024	$228,728	$9,363
2023	$681,454	$735,296	$225,630	$-53,842
2022	$613,651	$604,959	$279,691	$8,692
2020	$406,966	$442,102	$285,985	$-35,136
2019	$470,091	$388,232	$301,867	$81,859
2018	$383,869	$370,598	$247,816	$13,271