INNER CITY INNOVATORS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICKY AIKEN

Phone

5618386687

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

INNER CITY INNOVATORS INC, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $614K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

INNER CITY INNOVATORS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER HIGH-RISK YOUTH TO BECOME HOPE DEALERS, LEADING POSITIVE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION THROUGH INNOVATIVE, EVIDENCE-INFORMED INTERVENTIONS THAT FOSTER SAFETY, FREEDOM, AND PURPOSE BEYOND AGE 25.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $527,563

THE HOPE DEALER MENTORING PROGRAM WORKS WITH YOUNG MEN AGED 13-25 WHO RESIDE IN COMMUNITIES OF CONCENTRATED VIOLENCE AND DISADVANTAGE. THIS INTENSIVE MENTORING PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP...

THE HOPE DEALER MENTORING PROGRAM WORKS WITH YOUNG MEN AGED 13-25 WHO RESIDE IN COMMUNITIES OF CONCENTRATED VIOLENCE AND DISADVANTAGE. THIS INTENSIVE MENTORING PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. THE PROGRAM ACHIEVES ITS MAIN GOALS THROUGH INTERVENTIONS FOCUSED ON COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, PERSONAL WELLNESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, GOAL SETTING, AND SELF-REGULATION.THE PROGRAM MAKES AN IMMEASURABLE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF MENTEES, GIVING THEM STRUCTURE, SUPPORT, AND GUIDANCE AS THEY FIGHT TO OVERCOME THE PERVASIVE AND SYSTEMIC INJUSTICES THAT THREATEN TO HINDER THEIR SUCCESS.

Program 2

Expenses: $9,797

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING, MENTORS AND MENTEES ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH: (1) EXECUTING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WALKS TO CONVEY THE CONSEQUENCES OF...

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING, MENTORS AND MENTEES ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH: (1) EXECUTING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WALKS TO CONVEY THE CONSEQUENCES OF CLIQUE/GANG VIOLENCE AND RECRUIT NEW MENTEES (2) ATTENDING COMMUNITY MEETINGS (3) HOSTING COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS THAT ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY IN THE FIGHT FOR OUR FUTURE AND (4) HOSTING AND PARTICIPATING IN EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

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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 $612,032

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,727

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $613,759

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $404,968

Fundraising Expenses $23,492

Program Expenses $537,360

Other Expenses $199,933

TOTAL EXPENSES $604,901

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$613,759	$478,914	+0.3%
Expenses	$604,901	$414,353	+0.5%
Net Income	$8,858	$64,561	-0.9%

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

$75,888

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RICKY AIKEN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	45.00	Officer	$75,888	$0	$75,888
KELCIE LEWIS	CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER MASSEY	VICE CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA ANDERSON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH PALAYGE	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLEGRA FUNG	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALCOLYA ST JUSTE	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MOETI NCUBE	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONNIE PERRY JR	MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM COPELAND	MEMBER	2.00	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	$613,759	$604,901	$310,115	$8,858
2023	$478,914	$414,353	$290,198	$64,561
2022	$343,963	$354,128	$218,930	$-10,165
2021	$364,883	$277,690	$241,099	$87,193
2020	$205,852	$200,372	$168,085	$5,480
2019	$226,620	$118,636	$138,258	$107,984