OUT OF A JAM 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

PAULA KAUFMAN

Phone

2604502317

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

OUT OF A JAM INC, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $327K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 54% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $470K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 44% operating deficit.

Mission

OUT OF A JAM HAS A VISION TO NURTURE AND EDUCATE YOUTH AND WOMEN, A PLAN TO SAVE OVERSTOCKED FOODS TO FEED THE LESS FORTUNATE & A PROGRAM TO GUIDE STUDENTS TOWARD A SUCCESSFUL PATH IN LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $112,329

FEEDING FORT WAYNE USES THE SKILLS AND TOOLS WE HAVE TO CAPTURE MUCH OF THE UNWANTED, OVERSTOCKED AND FORGOTTEN FOODS AND TRANSITION THEM INTO HEALTHY, DELICIOUS MEALS FOR THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN...

FEEDING FORT WAYNE USES THE SKILLS AND TOOLS WE HAVE TO CAPTURE MUCH OF THE UNWANTED, OVERSTOCKED AND FORGOTTEN FOODS AND TRANSITION THEM INTO HEALTHY, DELICIOUS MEALS FOR THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES IN REAL NEED.

Program 2

Expenses: $94,331 Revenue: $96,748

WELL SERVED IS THE CATERING DIVISION WITH A MISSION TO EXPOSE STUDENTS TO THE CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF CULINARY ARTS. STUDENTS LEARN THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF...

WELL SERVED IS THE CATERING DIVISION WITH A MISSION TO EXPOSE STUDENTS TO THE CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF CULINARY ARTS. STUDENTS LEARN THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Program 3

Expenses: $37,882

THE ESSENTIALS COOKING CLASS PROGRAM TRAINS HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS WITH LIFE SKILLS AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERV SAFE CERTIFICATIONS AND HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS.

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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 $191,382

Program Service Revenue $122,097

Investment Income $9,836

Other Revenue $3,617

TOTAL REVENUE $326,932

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $259,643

Fundraising Expenses $4,770

Program Expenses $293,895

Other Expenses $210,649

TOTAL EXPENSES $470,292

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$326,932	$710,866	-0.5%
Expenses	$470,292	$365,391	+0.3%
Net Income	$-143,360	$345,475	-1.4%

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

240

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

$90,160

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PAULA KAUFMAN	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Officer	$90,160	$0	$90,160
MELANEE FINDLEY	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TINA BENNETT	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ABEER SAEED	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER STOCKAMP	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2024	$326,932	$470,292	$372,441	$-143,360
2023	$710,866	$365,391	$517,328	$345,475
2022	$340,651	$291,805	$193,693	$48,846
2021	$304,989	$247,222	$128,489	$57,767