EMPOWERED TO CONNECT

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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

MARK OTTINGER

Phone

9016141902

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

EMPOWERED TO CONNECT, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

EMPOWERED TO CONNECT SUPPORTS FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES IMPACTED BY TRAUMA BY PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES, AND BY EQUIPPING LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH HEALING-CENTERED, TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE STRATEGIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $965,966 Revenue: $400,433

THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES) TRAUMA, TOXIC STRESS, AND COMPOUND RACIAL STRESS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, CAREGIVER EDUCATION, AND...

THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES) TRAUMA, TOXIC STRESS, AND COMPOUND RACIAL STRESS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, CAREGIVER EDUCATION, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING EFFORTS. WHILE EMPOWERED TO CONNECT DOES NOT DIRECTLY PROVISE CLINICAL SERVICES, IT SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN ACCESSING MENTAL HEALTH CARE THROUGH A NETWORK OF TRAINED AND ALIGNED PROVIDERS AND TARGETING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO CARE.

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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 $1,101,144

Program Service Revenue $400,433

Investment Income $-119,193

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,382,384

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,050,031

Fundraising Expenses $131,794

Program Expenses $965,966

Other Expenses $525,954

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,575,985

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,382,384	$1,803,368	-0.2%
Expenses	$1,575,985	$1,987,457	-0.2%
Net Income	$-193,601	$-184,089	+0.1%

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

189

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

$151,800

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CLAUDE RUSS	CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BENJAMIN GRANGER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DR LEKHA SAMUEL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY MONROE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARISSA WOODWYK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON EDGERSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR LAUREN BURGE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR KATHERINE BLACKNEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK OTTINGER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$126,591	$25,209	$151,800

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	$1,382,384	$1,575,985	$87,152	$-193,601
2024	$1,803,368	$1,987,457	$379,620	$-184,089
2023	$1,868,120	$1,627,013	$571,089	$241,107
2022	$1,209,384	$1,304,587	$205,613	$-95,203
2021	$1,184,047	$954,484	$288,318	$229,563
2020	$659,941	$638,642	$89,257	$21,299