DALLAS KIDS FIRST (EIN 842233035) - 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

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELISSA HIGGINBOTHAM

Phone

2146623620

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DALLAS KIDS FIRST, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $150K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $94K, a strong 63% operating margin.

Mission

DALLAS KIDS FIRST ELEVATES DIALOGUE ON THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL BOARD LEADERSHIP FOR KIDS IN DALLAS ISD AND SUPPORTS SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS WITH FOCUS ON OUTCOMES FOR KIDS.

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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 $150,321

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $150,321

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $16,312

Fundraising Expenses $885

Program Expenses $12,804

Other Expenses $39,995

TOTAL EXPENSES $56,307

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$150,321	$185,166	-0.2%
Expenses	$56,307	$249,098	-0.8%
Net Income	$94,014	$-63,932	-2.5%

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

$125,021

Total Directors

$125,021

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARIE APPEL	DIRECTOR, BO	20.00	Officer Director	$59,601	$0	$125,021
KEN BARTH	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN COHEN	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA HIGGINBOTHAM	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HAROLD HOGUE	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL MUZQUIZ	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIGUEL SOLIS	BOARD MEMBER	N/A	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
2023	$150,321	$56,307	$69,752	$94,014
2022	$185,166	$249,098	$83,722	$-63,932
2021	$199,493	$195,849	$39,670	$3,644
2020	$234,630	$222,655	$32,735	$11,975
2019	$75,626	$54,866	$20,760	$20,760

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