BETTER HOUSING TOGETHER

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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

BETSY JOY SCHULTZ

Phone

4077828865

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

BETTER HOUSING TOGETHER, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $244K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. The organization ran a surplus of $89K, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO INCREASE THE AFFORDABILITY, DIVERSITY AND SUPPLY OF HOUSING IN LANE COUNTY

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $71,000

Expanded local partner network to more than 50 local organizations and businesses who are working collaboratively to increase housing affordability, diversity and supply in Lane County. Engaged in...

Expanded local partner network to more than 50 local organizations and businesses who are working collaboratively to increase housing affordability, diversity and supply in Lane County. Engaged in quarterly remote workshops and shared ongoing housing advocacy opportunities and research across social media, enewsletters, and dozens of community presentations within and outside our partner network. Shared policy background and engagement opportunities to more than 30,000 local neighbors to encourage participation in housing policy work, and generated nearly 8,000 individual engagements via social media outreach. Shared results from local polling work to understand the local housing crisis and widespread support for zoning reform. Researched and designed infographics summarizing history of housing discrimination in Oregon, the importance of neighborhood housing diversity to address discrimination against non-white and low-income community members, and examples of existing neighborhood housing diversity.

Program 2

Expenses: $44,986

Led community education and outreach efforts in Lane County related to local implementation of Oregons Middle Housing state law (HB 2001). Prepared research-based infographics including background on local housing need, demographic change, local wages relative to available housing, and opportunities to improve housing affordability and diversity through local regulatory decisions. Monitored policy proposals and provided updates to community partners and stakeholder groups.

Program 3

Expenses: $20,000

Supported local efforts to facilitate smaller, more diverse and affordable housing via improvements to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) code and the creation of a series of workshops to support...

Supported local efforts to facilitate smaller, more diverse and affordable housing via improvements to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) code and the creation of a series of workshops to support local incremental development. Convened design leaders to support and advise the adopted, pre-approved ADU plan and permitting path, a City-based program that offers significant monetary and time savings to individuals planning to build an ADU.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $244,222

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $61

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $244,283

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $6,550

Program Expenses $135,986

Other Expenses $155,482

TOTAL EXPENSES $155,482

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$244,283	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$155,482	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$88,801	N/A	N/A

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

N/A

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
BETSY JOY SCHULTZ	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIFFANY TELFER EDWARDS	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAARIN KNUDSON	Executive Dir.	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARCY PHILLIPS	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARMEL PEREZ SNYDER	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER KEYES	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LIZ CAWOOD	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRITTANY QUICK-WARNER	Director	1.00	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
2021	$244,283	$155,482	$88,801	$88,801