LIGHTS 4 HOPE INC (EIN 824213553) - 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

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JASON WILSON

Phone

5615715721

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LIGHTS 4 HOPE INC, founded in 2018, is a micro nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $62K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 173% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $42K, a strong 68% operating margin.

Mission

LIGHTS 4 HOPE, INC. IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO HELP BRING HAPPINESS AND HOPE TO THOSE IN NEED, ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. TO TRY AND BRING HAPPINESS, JOY, AND MOST OF ALL HOPE, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GOODS, SERVICES, AND/OR FUNDS TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND THOSE IN NEED AS WELL AS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO HELPING THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES HOLIDAY GIFTS AND DECORATIONS TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATION'S FOCUS IS TO HELP LOCAL FAMILIES WHOSE CHILD IS SUFFERING FROM TERMINAL ILLNESS OR FROM A LIFE CHANGING PHYSICAL CHANGE.

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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 $27,175

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $34,836

TOTAL REVENUE $62,011

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,065

Salaries & Benefits $5,737

Fundraising Expenses $5,737

Program Expenses $13,065

Other Expenses $1,155

TOTAL EXPENSES $19,957

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$62,011	$22,712	+1.7%
Expenses	$19,957	$21,549	-0.1%
Net Income	$42,054	$1,163	+35.2%

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

$5,737

Total Directors

$5,737

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JASON WILSON	PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR	14.00	Officer Director	$4,937	$0	$4,937
RUDY KERKERIAN	VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR	0.10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSE DEJO	FORMER TREASURER/DIRECTOR	0.10	Officer Director	$800	$0	$800
MICHAEL BERNDT	SECRETARY, DIRECTOR	0.10	Officer 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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$62,011	$19,957	$63,931	$42,054

LIGHTS 4 HOPE INC