Fighting Chance Mentors

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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

Brandon Matheson

Phone

5205480472

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Fighting Chance Mentors, founded in 2020, is a micro nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $360 in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $24K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 6432% operating deficit.

Mission

SUPPORT YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH CHARITABLE PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $12,893

During the fiscal year, Fighting Chance Mentors supported charitable activities focused on youth and community assistance. This included a $10,000 grant to Congregation Bet Shalom supporting youth...

During the fiscal year, Fighting Chance Mentors supported charitable activities focused on youth and community assistance. This included a $10,000 grant to Congregation Bet Shalom supporting youth educational programming, and the purchase and donation of supplies including approximately 500 reusable water bottles to Morgan Maxwell K-8 School.

Program 2

The organization also continued development of its charitable initiatives and mission-aligned giving strategy.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $360

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $360

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $12,893

Other Expenses $13,516

TOTAL EXPENSES $23,516

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$360	$516	-0.3%
Expenses	$23,516	$11,897	+1.0%
Net Income	$-23,156	$-11,381	+1.0%

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
Brandon Matheson	President	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Teresa Matheson	Vice President & Secretary	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXANDER YOSEF LAPKO	DIRECTOR	1.0	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	$360	$23,516	$1,110,418	$-23,156
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$585	$9,613	$799,396	$-9,028