HELP US GROW FOUNDATION INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JANINE BROUSSARD

Phone

7138599293

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HELP US GROW FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $489K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

HELP US GROW FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING IN THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS IN THE SECOND AND THIRD GRADES IN THE JEFFERSON COUNTY (KENTUCKY) PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH READING AND IN DANGER OF FAILING THEIR THIRD GRADE PROFICIENCY TESTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS EXPANDING TO FOUR ADDITIONAL STATES AS IT SEEEKS TO INCREASE ITS IMPACT ON NATIONAL LITERACY RATES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $403,577

THROUGH ITS H.U.G. READING PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS MULTIPLE DEMOGRAPHICS WITH A FOCUS ON LITERACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ELEMENTARY STUDENTS (GRADES K-4): PROVIDES TARGETED LITERACY...

THROUGH ITS H.U.G. READING PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS MULTIPLE DEMOGRAPHICS WITH A FOCUS ON LITERACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ELEMENTARY STUDENTS (GRADES K-4): PROVIDES TARGETED LITERACY INTERVENTION ALIGNED WITH STATE CORE STANDARDS. HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS: OFFERS CERTIFICATION AS TUTORS, INTERNSHIPS, AND VOLUNTEER HOURS, WHLE FOSTERING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE "BE THE DIFFERENCE" CAMPAIGN SENIORS: CREATES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND FIND PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. THE PROGRAM IS EXPANDING ACROSS FIVE STATES AND IS SEEKING TO INCREASE ITS IMPACT ON NATIONAL LITERACY RATES. STAFF INCREASES AND PAYROLL INCREASES HAVE ALL BEEN ESTABLISHED TO IMPLEMENT THIS INCREASED EMPHASIS ON THIS MORE ROBUST PROGRAM. THE INCREASE NOW INCLUDES 2 FULL TIME PROGRAM DIRECTORS 4 PARTTIME ROLES FOR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY 10 FEDERAL WORK STUDY STUDENTS 2 AMERICORPS VISTA MEMBERS AND 3 AMERICAN READS EMPLOYEES.

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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 $489,293

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $120

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $489,413

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $325,493

Fundraising Expenses $19,139

Program Expenses $477,459

Other Expenses $196,701

TOTAL EXPENSES $522,194

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$489,413	$337,835	+0.4%
Expenses	$522,194	$426,861	+0.2%
Net Income	$-32,781	$-89,026	-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

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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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DR BUDDY BERRY	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBRA BLACK	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANINE BROUSSARD	PRESIDENT	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NAOMI CALIZAR	SECRETARY	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSS COHEN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMUEL CORBETT	BOARD CHAIRM	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD FLUEGEL	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR AMY SHEARER LINGO	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD MAUDIN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENNETH MOYER	TREASURER	N/A	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR J NWANDO OLAYIWOLA	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN PALMER	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARIT SHAH	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL THOMPSON	DIRECTOR	N/A	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	$489,413	$522,194	$104,275	$-32,781
2024	$337,835	$426,861	$138,531	$-89,026
2023	$387,467	$347,159	$240,604	$40,308
2022	$193,067	$211,471	$203,541	$-18,404
2021	$144,741	$151,047	$219,939	$-6,306
2020	$192,961	$188,510	$226,770	$4,451
2019	$205,081	$143,063	$222,170	$62,018