HOPE STORY INC (EIN 825257140) - 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

RICK SMITH

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HOPE STORY INC, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $337K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $77K, a strong 23% operating margin.

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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 $337,248

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $337,248

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $106,770

Fundraising Expenses $12,097

Program Expenses $189,409

Other Expenses $153,868

TOTAL EXPENSES $260,638

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$337,248	$227,688	+0.5%
Expenses	$260,638	$172,362	+0.5%
Net Income	$76,610	$55,326	+0.4%

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

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

$92,009

Total Directors

$92,009

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RICK SMITH	FOUNDERPRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$92,009	$0	$92,009
KIMBERLEY HECHTNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY ZINK	DIERCTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ABBIE SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL YOUNG	TREASURER	1.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$337,248	$260,638	$307,153	$76,610
2022	$227,688	$172,362	$217,963	$55,326

HOPE STORY INC