PHOTO START

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVID LEHMAN

Phone

9172249190

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PHOTO START, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $199K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $300K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 50% operating deficit.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES. THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN TEACHING THE ART AND VOCATION OF PHOTOGRAPHY TO STUDENTS 12 AND OLDER AND TEACHING PRACTICAL, MARKETABLE LIFE SKILLS, AND NURTURING THE CREATIVE ENERGY OF THE MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE.THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPOSURE AS WELL AS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNAVAILABLE TO THESE PEOPLE. THE FOUNDATION WILL BE TEACHING PHOTOGRAPH, BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADERSHIP TO STUDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $164,140 Revenue: $192,859

PHOTO START IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED TO FOSTER CREATIVITY AND TEACH MARKETABLE SKILLS TO DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN DEPRESSED AREAS. THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES. PHOTOSTART ENGAGES IN TEACHING THE ART AND VOCATION OF PHOTOGRAPHY TO STUDENTS 12 AND OLDER AND TEACHING PRACTICAL, MARKETABLE LIFE SKILLS, AND NURTURING THE CREATIVE ENERGY OF THE MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE.PHOTO START ALSO PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPOSURE AS WELL AS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNAVAILABLE TO THESE INDIVIDUALS. PHOTOSTART WILL BE TEACHING PHOTOGRAPH, BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADERSHIP TO STUDENTS.

Program 2

PHOTO START GRADUATES WILL BE CAPABLE OF USING DIGITAL CAMERAS, MANIPULATING LIGHTS, UNDERSTAND BEST PRACTICES REGARDING DIGITAL WORKFLOW, DIGITAL PRODUCTION, AND DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT. PLANNING AND PATIENCE, TWO PRIZED ASSETS OF THE PREPARED PHOTOGRAPHER, ARE ALSO VALUED HIGHLY BY BUSINESSES AND HIRING MANAGERS IN A MULTITUDE OF FIELDS. OUR STUDENTS ALSO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND SELF-RELIANCE. THESE LEADERSHIP TRAITS ARE HIGHLY TRANLATABLE AND EXTREMELY MARKETABLE, PARTICULARLY IN DEVELOPING REGIONS. BY TEACHING VULNERABLE STUDENTS PHOTOGRAPHY AS AN ART, AND A BUSINESS, WE HOPE TO BRING ABOUT MUCH NEEDED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS TO INTRODUCE THE WORLD TO A NEW GENERATION OF ARTISTS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE TEACHING, CREATING A SELF-PERPETUATING CYCLE OF INSTRUCTION. ADVANCING STUDENTS AND GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE TRAINING AND BECOME CERTIFIED TRAINERS IN THE PHOTO START PROGRAM. THIS WAY, WE ENABLE SELF-HELP AND ESTABLISH INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATIONS ON THE GROUND.

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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 $196,442

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,853

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $199,295

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $50,058

Fundraising Expenses $42,555

Program Expenses $164,140

Other Expenses $223,392

TOTAL EXPENSES $299,639

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$199,295	$226,888	-0.1%
Expenses	$299,639	$309,937	0.0%
Net Income	$-100,344	$-83,049	+0.2%

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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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

$46,500

Total Directors