Hope Ignites Phoenix

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Meghann Gintz

Phone

6022664873

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Hope Ignites Phoenix, founded in 1977, is a small nonprofit that reported $765K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 81% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 91% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of Hope Ignites Phoenix is helping low-income, first-generation youth achieve their goal of a college education and guide them into career launch.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,012,587 Revenue: $0

Hope Ignites of Phoenix provides year-round out of school time academy program services, including access to private and college preparatory schools, the opportunity to develop critical skills...

Hope Ignites of Phoenix provides year-round out of school time academy program services, including access to private and college preparatory schools, the opportunity to develop critical skills necessary for college and career development through evidence-based learning opportunities, and a variety of access to programming throughout the community. Programs are targeted to support scholars at every age and stage, focusing on middle school, high school, and college. These services are provided in order for each scholar to maximize their potential and successfully transition into post-secondary opportunities.

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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 $534,401

Program Service Revenue $72,892

Investment Income $157,764

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $765,057

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $814,906

Fundraising Expenses $230,893

Program Expenses $1,012,587

Other Expenses $646,726

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,461,632

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$765,057	$4,021,226	-0.8%
Expenses	$1,461,632	$1,416,224	+0.0%
Net Income	$-696,575	$2,605,002	-1.3%

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

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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

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

$109,808

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Meghann Gintz	Executive Director	40	Director	$109,808	$0	$109,808
Jill Zimmerman	Treasurer and Finance Chair	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Giesecke	Development Chair	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lee Ann Fennessy	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kyle McMilian	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Derek Flint	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brad Amico	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emily Palumbo	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Williams	Previous Past Chair	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kristin Venberg	Program Chair	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Ellsworth	Chair	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ty Vilhauer	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kelsey McKone	Secretary and Governance Chair	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Fyan	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carlton Fearon	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matthew Melhado	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jose Leon	Director	1	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	$765,057	$1,461,632	$3,517,281	$-696,575
2024	$4,021,226	$1,416,224	$4,216,882	$2,605,002
2023	$1,285,956	$1,695,243	$1,727,589	$-409,287
2022	$2,172,768	$2,121,751	$2,045,274	$51,017
2021	$1,985,269	$2,004,184	$2,101,491	$-18,915