HOMETOWN ORGANIZING PROJECT (EIN 843699927) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Tuckman-Chang Vulnerability Assessment

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Justin Vest

Phone

2052868699

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HOMETOWN ORGANIZING PROJECT, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $564K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 269% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $205K, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

Promoting inclusive and sustainable rural communities in Alabama through grassroots organizing, leadership development, and civic engagement.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health & Payment Capacity Assessment (FICO Scale: 300–850)

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $541,841

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $541,841

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $489,676

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $519,148

Other Expenses $84,879

TOTAL EXPENSES $574,555

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$541,841	$823,468	-0.3%
Expenses	$574,555	$769,821	-0.3%
Net Income	$-32,714	$53,647	-1.6%

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

343

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

$106,492

Total Directors

Key Employees

$80,829

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Michaela Lovegood	Chairperson	20	Officer	$86,214	$0	$86,214
Justin Vest	Executive Director	40	Key Emp	$80,829	$0	$80,829
Jessica Sharpton	Member-at-Large	1	Officer	$20,278	$0	$20,278
Tafeni English	Member-At-Large	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Emily Kaufman	Member-At-Large	2	Officer	$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	$541,841	$574,555	$294,262	$-32,714
2023	$823,468	$769,821	$333,276	$53,647
2022	$802,454	$804,028	$272,711	$-1,574
2021	$564,446	$359,027	$244,906	$205,419

HOMETOWN ORGANIZING PROJECT