I AM WHY INC (EIN 852643182) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FRANCINE SHERMAN

Phone

9175745939

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

I AM WHY INC, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $374K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $358K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

I AM WHY BRINGS YOUNG WOMEN AND GENDER EXPANSIVE ACTIVISTS TOGETHER WITH RESEARCHERS AND OTHER PARTNERS TO INCREASE YOUNG ACTIVISTS INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE POWER. BY CELEBRATING THEIR STRENGTHS AND SHARING THEIR STORIES AND VISIONS FOR JUSTICE, YOUNG PEOPLE LEAD THE WAY TO POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS THAT WORK.

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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 $370,784

Program Service Revenue $3,033

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $373,817

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $163,516

Fundraising Expenses $5,075

Program Expenses $270,319

Other Expenses $194,759

TOTAL EXPENSES $358,275

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$373,817	$356,986	+0.0%
Expenses	$358,275	$442,641	-0.2%
Net Income	$15,542	$-85,655	-1.2%

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

$4,497

Total Directors

$4,497

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FRANCINE SHERMAN	PRESIDENT/FO	10.00	Officer Director	$4,497	$0	$4,497
LINA TO CARTER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHANELLE ELAINE	CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
XOCHTIL LARIOS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
K SHAKIRA WASHINGTON	TREASURER	5.00	Officer 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
2025	$373,817	$358,275	$24,841	$15,542
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$392,597	$546,334	$112,447	$-153,737

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