SIMPLE SPARROW

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jamie Tanner

Phone

7203230109

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SIMPLE SPARROW, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $252K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $234K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

Education, therapeutic and vocational services

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $109,179 Revenue: $42,139

Individual and therapy services - provide an environment for individuals to receive trauma informed therapy services including office space for counseling, the use of the farm for therapy and...

Individual and therapy services - provide an environment for individuals to receive trauma informed therapy services including office space for counseling, the use of the farm for therapy and financial scholarships for services. 1,216 individual sessions, 12 partnering therapists and 28 community partners

Program 2

Expenses: $26,310 Revenue: $8,565

Educational services - Private farm visits and group visits to educate individuals about caring for living things including themselves - (includes visiting nursing homes with small farm animals...

Educational services - Private farm visits and group visits to educate individuals about caring for living things including themselves - (includes visiting nursing homes with small farm animals, Private Farm Visits, Trauma Informed Trainings for professionals & churches, Bible Studies) 1,925 served

Program 3

Expenses: $32,961 Revenue: $228

Community Outreach Programs & Services (Farm & Community Events - so lower income families can experience the care farm, Social & Emotional presentations for schools & universities, Conferences &...

Community Outreach Programs & Services (Farm & Community Events - so lower income families can experience the care farm, Social & Emotional presentations for schools & universities, Conferences & Speaking Engagements, Care Farm Camp for at-risk children) -3,689 served

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $191,219

Program Service Revenue $44,479

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $16,309

TOTAL REVENUE $252,007

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,850

Salaries & Benefits $117,711

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $168,450

Other Expenses $112,226

TOTAL EXPENSES $233,787

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$252,007	$231,153	+0.1%
Expenses	$233,787	$244,442	0.0%
Net Income	$18,220	$-13,289	-2.4%

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

132

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

$18,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jamie Tanner	Founder	40	Director	$18,000	$0	$18,000
Brenda Patterson	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kurt Hein	Board Governance	40	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Hall	Board President	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Austin	Board Member	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kathy Weishuhn	Treasurer	10	Director	$0	$0	$0
Erin Oldman	Board Member	10	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$252,007	$233,787	$53,353	$18,220
2022	$231,153	$244,442	$36,954	$-13,289