Lets Be Real California

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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

Jason D Kaune

Phone

4153896800

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

Lets Be Real California, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit that reported $9.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 296% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $10.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

Educated local communities about laws that could negatively impact business owners and curtail the freedom of adults to purchase certain tobacco and vaping products.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $10,612,761

Educated local communities about laws that could negatively impact business owners and curtail the freedom of adults to purchase certain tobacco and vaping products.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,426,090

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $9,426,090

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $10,612,761

Other Expenses $10,721,705

TOTAL EXPENSES $10,731,705

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$9,426,090	$2,380,000	+3.0%
Expenses	$10,731,705	$1,074,385	+9.0%
Net Income	$-1,305,615	$1,305,615	-2.0%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
David Spross	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dakota Moore	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason D Kaune	Treasurer	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Joel S Aurora	Asst. Treasurer	1.00	Officer	$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
2018	$9,426,090	$10,731,705	No data	$-1,305,615