ADVOCATE

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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

Falen Marie LaPonzina

Phone

2026007819

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ADVOCATE, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $378K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $495K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

Pro Bono/Free Legal Representation and assistance for Veterans initiating claims for benefits at the DVA and filing/litigating appeals at the federal courts when those claims are denied at the DVA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $495,251 Revenue: $377,801

Pro Bono/Free Legal Representation and Assistance Provided to Disabled American Veterans on their Disability Claims, Educational Benefits, and Pension Benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs...

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $377,801

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $377,801

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $441,381

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $495,251

Other Expenses $53,870

TOTAL EXPENSES $495,251

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$377,801	$389,003	0.0%
Expenses	$495,251	$413,526	+0.2%
Net Income	$-117,450	$-24,523	+3.8%

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

N/A

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

$441,381

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Falen M LaPonzina	Officer	60	Officer Highest	$441,381	$0	$441,381
Brandon Steele	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Burgundy Niles	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephanie Battaglia	Officer	1	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
2024	$377,801	$495,251	$29,977	$-117,450
2023	$389,003	$413,526	$147,427	$-24,523
2022	$293,979	$175,000	$171,950	$118,979
2021	$226,163	$173,192	No data	$52,971