THE GROUND HIGHER

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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

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

IAN ICHIMURA

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE GROUND HIGHER, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $293K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $349K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF THE GROUND HIGHER IS AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION TO EDUCATE, EQUIP AND INSPIRE BUSINESS LEADERS TOWARDS LIFE TRANSFORMATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $349,013 Revenue: $256,877

THE EXPENSES ARE FOR HOLDING MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING AND COUNSELING SESSIONS FOR LEADERS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES IN MANAGING THEIR ORGANIZATIONS IN A BIBLICAL MANNER USING THE LATEST...

THE EXPENSES ARE FOR HOLDING MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING AND COUNSELING SESSIONS FOR LEADERS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES IN MANAGING THEIR ORGANIZATIONS IN A BIBLICAL MANNER USING THE LATEST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS.

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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 $36,205

Program Service Revenue $256,877

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $293,082

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $192,651

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $349,013

Other Expenses $156,596

TOTAL EXPENSES $349,247

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$293,082	$341,427	-0.1%
Expenses	$349,247	$263,738	+0.3%
Net Income	$-56,165	$77,689	-1.7%

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

N/A

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

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DONDI VINCA	VICEPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	010.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ICHIMURA IAN	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	010.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DOMINGUEZ JAMIE	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	010.00	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
2023	$293,082	$349,247	$204,806	$-56,165
2022	$341,427	$263,738	$276,906	$77,689
2021	$237,816	$203,524	$217,764	$34,292