SAM ELIMU CHARITY

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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

KELLEY BRASFIELD

Phone

2155992180

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SAM ELIMU CHARITY, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $589K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 91% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $812K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 38% operating deficit.

Mission

RAISE FUNDS FOR AND MAKE CHARITABLE GRANTS TO SAM ELIMU FOUNDATION IN KENYA AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $804,585

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO SAM ELIMU FOUNDATION, KENYA, WHICH IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS ORPHANED AND OTHER POVERTY-STRICKEN STUDENTS IN, OR FROM, KENYA TO GET A GOOD EDUCATION TO BETTER THEIR LIVES. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED 150 IN DONATED SERVICES WHICH WERE NOT INCLUDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF 990 REPORTING.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $586,565

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,849

Other Revenue $330

TOTAL REVENUE $588,744

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $798,500

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $804,585

Other Expenses $13,029

TOTAL EXPENSES $811,529

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$588,744	$307,460	+0.9%
Expenses	$811,529	$580,089	+0.4%
Net Income	$-222,785	$-272,629	-0.2%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PETER LINNEMAN	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLEY BRASFIELD	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANOOP DAVE	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN ROCK	MEMBER AT LA	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISSETTE CALDERONE	MEMBER AT LA	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
2025	$588,744	$811,529	$166,567	$-222,785
2024	$307,460	$580,089	$389,352	$-272,629
2023	$486,488	$328,492	$661,981	$157,996
2022	$468,879	$537,628	$503,985	$-68,749
2021	$1,138,183	$775,085	$572,734	$363,098
2020	$247,448	$37,812	$209,636	$209,636