FOLLOWING FRANCIS (EIN 811652587) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

James R Venza

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FOLLOWING FRANCIS, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.9M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Happiness and respect are the birthright of every person. Following Francis draws inspiration from the life and universal values of Francis of Assisi and shares resources to help children families and neighborhoods claim this birthright.

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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 $1,969,963

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $853

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,970,816

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,660,178

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $384

Program Expenses $1,872,503

Other Expenses $226,335

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,886,513

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,970,816	$1,790,576	+0.1%
Expenses	$1,886,513	$1,877,382	+0.0%
Net Income	$84,303	$-86,806	-2.0%

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

421

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 R Venza	President CEO Director	7.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Terry Hogan Johnson	COO ED Director	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Judith Rutkin	Secretary Director	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Benjamin Wells	Treasurer CFO Director	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nikki dAssis	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gwendolyn Hamilton	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Denis J Madden	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Smith	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Trulie MacLeod	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Sakarata	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Edward J Steptoe	East Coast Director	17.00	Key Emp	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,970,816	$1,886,513	$332,565	$84,303
2022	$1,790,576	$1,877,382	$248,262	$-86,806
2021	$2,501,557	$2,493,598	$335,068	$7,959
2020	$1,307,607	$1,112,078	$329,967	$195,529
2020	$408,521	$210,186	$313,249	$198,335

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