Courageous Connections (EIN 821718242) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Kathy Sanders

Phone

4252607340

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Courageous Connections, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit that reported $471K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 67% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $301K, a strong 64% operating margin.

Mission

Our Mission is to promote and enhance the physical and emotional growth of people of all ages and unique abilities through the use of therapeutic outdoor experiences including interactions with horses and other domesticated animals. We provide equine assisted activities and therapy for people with physical emotional and behavioral challenges.

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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 $407,325

Program Service Revenue $52,445

Investment Income $70

Other Revenue $11,271

TOTAL REVENUE $471,111

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $750

Salaries & Benefits $48,258

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $124,409

Other Expenses $121,224

TOTAL EXPENSES $170,232

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$471,111	$1,413,798	-0.7%
Expenses	$170,232	$106,893	+0.6%
Net Income	$300,879	$1,306,905	-0.8%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kathy Sanders	President	22.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Barbara Pardee	Vice President	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sue Eulau	Treasurer	28.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa Hillis	Secretary	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Marguerite Flanagan	Director	5.00	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	$471,111	$170,232	$1,657,743	$300,879
2023	$1,413,798	$106,893	$1,357,964	$1,306,905

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