WE ARE DOWN HOME

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

TODD ZIMMER

Phone

3362022121

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WE ARE DOWN HOME, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $7.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 174% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.6M, a strong 62% operating margin.

Mission

FOCUS ON SMALL TOWN AND RURAL ORGANIZING SPECIFICALLY BUILDING MULTI RACIAL BASE REFLECTIVE OF DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE COUNTIES AND STATE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $880,638

BASEBUILDING: WDH 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: WDH 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.

Program 2

Expenses: $770,585

STATEWIDE CAMPAIGNS/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: OUR STATEWIDE ISSUE-BASED CAMPAIGNING WORKS THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, EDUCATION, AND POLICY ADVOCACY, BUILDING POWER TO INFLUENCE LOCAL AND STATE...

STATEWIDE CAMPAIGNS/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: OUR STATEWIDE ISSUE-BASED CAMPAIGNING WORKS THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, EDUCATION, AND POLICY ADVOCACY, BUILDING POWER TO INFLUENCE LOCAL AND STATE DECISION-MAKERS AND SECURE MEANINGFUL, LASTING CHANGES.BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, WE PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO UNDERSTAND AND ENROLL IN MEDICAID, ENSURING THEY RECEIVE THE HEALTHCARE THEY NEED. OUR TEAM ADVOCATES FOR RESPONSIBLE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FROM THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO BENEFIT WORKING-CLASS COMMUNITIES. WE ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE FUNDING, RESOURCES, AND POLICIES THAT SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Program 3

Expenses: $487,405

COMMUNICATIONS: WDH COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT USED DIGITAL ACTIONS TO SEND OUT MESSAGES ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ISSUES SUCH ABOUT SCHOOL VOUCHERS, MEDICAID ENROLLMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. WDH USED...

COMMUNICATIONS: WDH COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT USED DIGITAL ACTIONS TO SEND OUT MESSAGES ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ISSUES SUCH ABOUT SCHOOL VOUCHERS, MEDICAID ENROLLMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. WDH USED POPULAR SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS SUCH AS FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER. THESE DIGITAL ACTIONS ALLOWED US TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH OUR WORKING CLASS BASE AND ALLOW THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOICE THEIR CONCERNS.

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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 $7,431,884

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $3,141

Other Revenue $8,061

TOTAL REVENUE $7,443,086

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000

Salaries & Benefits $1,825,917

Fundraising Expenses $147,868

Program Expenses $2,138,628

Other Expenses $971,079

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,806,996

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$7,443,086	$2,718,437	+1.7%
Expenses	$2,806,996	$3,076,755	-0.1%
Net Income	$4,636,090	$-358,318	-13.9%

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

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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

2844

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

$323,590

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FAITH COOK	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY MORALES	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SONDRA YOUDELMAN	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD ZIMMER	CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	27.50	Officer	$123,840	$34,436	$168,276
DREAMA CALDWELL	CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	27.50	Officer	$122,855	$22,459	$155,314

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	$7,443,086	$2,806,996	$7,111,729	$4,636,090
2023	$2,718,437	$3,076,755	$2,395,372	$-358,318
2022	$2,378,039	$1,631,764	$1,943,010	$746,275
2021	$2,334,176	$1,538,800	$1,177,766	$795,376