DOWN HOME NC

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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

TODD ZIMMER

Phone

3362022121

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DOWN HOME NC, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.6M, a strong 68% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENGAGE EDUCATE AND MOTIVATE LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA'S RURAL AND SMALL TOWNS TO WORK FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $260,421

POLITICAL: THE POLITICAL PROGRAM DOWN HOME NC IS DESIGNED TO BUILD POLITICAL POWER FOR WORKING-CLASS COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING IN STRATEGIC ELECTORAL WORK, CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS, PLATFORM ADVOCACY...

POLITICAL: THE POLITICAL PROGRAM DOWN HOME NC IS DESIGNED TO BUILD POLITICAL POWER FOR WORKING-CLASS COMMUNITIES BY ENGAGING IN STRATEGIC ELECTORAL WORK, CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS, PLATFORM ADVOCACY, AND FOSTERING CO-GOVERNANCE RELATIONSHIPS. OUR PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON ADVANCING POLICIES THAT BENEFIT THE PEOPLE WE SERVE THROUGH DIRECT INVOLVEMENT IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS.

Program 2

Expenses: $14,881

COMMUNICATIONS: COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT PLAYS A PIVOTAL ROLE IN EDUCATING, MOBILIZING, AND INFORMING THE PUBLIC THROUGH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS THAT SUPPORT OUR POLITICAL AND ISSUE-BASED WORK. THE DEPARTMENT'S ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, INFORM VOTERS ABOUT ENDORSED CANDIDATES, AND ELEVATE KEY POLICY ISSUES IMPACTING WORKING-CLASS COMMUNITIES.

Program 3

Expenses: $401,791

BASEBUILDING: DHNC ENGAGES IN CONTINUOUS YEAR ROUND BASE BUIDING, TO ENGAGE, MOBILIZE, AND EMPOWER SMALL TOWNS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. THIS INCLUDES ORGANIZING AND GROWING A...

BASEBUILDING: DHNC ENGAGES IN CONTINUOUS YEAR ROUND BASE BUIDING, TO ENGAGE, MOBILIZE, AND EMPOWER SMALL TOWNS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. THIS INCLUDES ORGANIZING AND GROWING A SUSTAINABLE, DIVERSE BASE THAT ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN CIVIC LIFE, ADVOCATES FOR POLICY CHANGES, AND BUILDS COLLECTIVE POWER. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ISSUE BASED STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, VOTER REGISTRATION, AND COALITION-BUILDING EFFORTS. THE GOAL IS TO CREATE A LASTING FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF ADVOCATING FOR RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN RURAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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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 $2,357,713

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,481

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,359,194

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $369,689

Fundraising Expenses $29,763

Program Expenses $677,093

Other Expenses $390,456

TOTAL EXPENSES $760,145

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,359,194	$1,765,958	+0.3%
Expenses	$760,145	$2,999,640	-0.7%
Net Income	$1,599,049	$-1,233,682	-2.3%

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

2729

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

$266,870

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TODD ZIMMER	CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	27.50	Director	$0	$24,648	$136,148
DREAMA CALDWELL	CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	27.50	Director	$0	$22,272	$130,722
ADAM KRUGGEL	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE HESS-PACE	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN WHITTAKER	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	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	$2,359,194	$760,145	$3,380,400	$1,599,049
2022	$1,765,958	$2,999,640	$1,279,868	$-1,233,682
2021	$1,834,506	$135,199	$2,491,866	$1,699,307
2020	$800,005	$7,482	$792,560	$792,523