HERE BE LIONS INC

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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

DUSTIN R SMITH

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HERE BE LIONS INC, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.6M left a modest 6% surplus.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,554,090

Part I, Line 1 - Organization Mission or Significant Activities To teach and preach the gospel to all people, conduct evangelistic activities, to lead congregations in worship, instruct worship...

Part I, Line 1 - Organization Mission or Significant Activities To teach and preach the gospel to all people, conduct evangelistic activities, to lead congregations in worship, instruct worship leaders, license and ordain ministers of the gospel, provide biblical training specific to worship practices by teaching on music theory and application, instrumental and vocal skills, music style and technique, and to also engage in activities which are necessary, suitable or convenient for the accomplishment of that purpose, or which are incidental thereto or connected therewith which are consistent with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,689,371

Program Service Revenue $61,660

Investment Income $25,984

Other Revenue $2,552

TOTAL REVENUE $3,779,567

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,726,573

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,554,090

Other Expenses $1,827,517

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,554,090

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$3,779,567	$3,074,604	+0.2%
Expenses	$3,554,090	$2,936,187	+0.2%
Net Income	$225,477	$138,417	+0.6%

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

N/A

Employees

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

$123,050

Total Directors

$180,434

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DUSTIN R SMITH	PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$123,050	$0	$123,050
JEANNA SMITH	TREASURER	40.00	Director	$57,384	$0	$57,384
JASON MARSHALL	SECRETARY	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES KOPPANG	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY LONG	DIRECTOR	0.00	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
2025	$3,779,567	$3,554,090	$5,485,080	$225,477
2024	$3,074,604	$2,936,187	$5,335,799	$138,417
2023	$3,152,910	$2,513,632	$5,304,965	$639,278
2022	$2,463,682	$2,116,315	$4,757,491	$347,367
2021	$2,391,555	$1,677,594	$4,515,391	$713,961
2020	$1,963,184	$1,048,657	$3,948,148	$914,527
2019	$968,626	$807,989	$583,931	$160,637
2018	$677,946	$618,304	$420,733	$59,642