RHIZOME ACTION NETWORK INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JACOB MERKLE

Phone

2063270522

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

RHIZOME ACTION NETWORK INC, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO ACTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE'S IDENTITIES INTO ACTION AND HELP YOUTH TREAT CIVIC SERVICE AS THE WORK OF A LIFETIME.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $643,289 Revenue: $0

YOUTH ORGANIZING AND CIVIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP - PAID PROGRAM FOR YOUTH ORGANIZERS TO LEARN HOW TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHILE TRAINING AND SUPPORTING CIVIC SERVICE FELLOWS. FELLOWS BUILD...

YOUTH ORGANIZING AND CIVIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP - PAID PROGRAM FOR YOUTH ORGANIZERS TO LEARN HOW TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHILE TRAINING AND SUPPORTING CIVIC SERVICE FELLOWS. FELLOWS BUILD COMMUNITY, RECEIVE TRAINING IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND LEAD LOCAL ACTIONS BASED ON THE INCLUSIVE, NONVIOLENT, NONPARTISAN IDEAS THEY ARE MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT.

Program 2

Expenses: $236,978 Revenue: $0

GENERAL PROGRAMS - GENERAL PROGRAMS INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR THE CIVIC SERVICE FELLOWSHIP PROVIDED THROUGH STRATEGIC COORDINATOR, LEAD REGIONAL ORGANIZERS, AND STAFF MEMBERS. IT ALSO INCLUDES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT LOCAL ACTIONS, EVALUATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS.

Program 3

Expenses: $9,301 Revenue: $0

LEADERSHIP SUMMITS - IN-PERSON CONVENINGS THAT ENABLE STRATEGIC PLANNING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, AND DEEPENING ALIGNMENT AROUND OUR STRATEGY AND VISION.

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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 $1,033,226

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,212

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,035,438

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $425

Salaries & Benefits $552,513

Fundraising Expenses $56,465

Program Expenses $889,568

Other Expenses $494,241

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,047,179

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,035,438	$1,206,613	-0.1%
Expenses	$1,047,179	$771,297	+0.4%
Net Income	$-11,741	$435,316	-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

Volunteers

1000

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

$351,812

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JACOB MERKLE	CEO	40	Officer	$170,417	$0	$170,417
ERIN BARRY	DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS DESIGN AND PARTNERSHIPS	40	Officer	$85,589	$0	$85,589
JASMINE WHALEY	DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND BELONGING	40	Officer	$64,998	$0	$64,998
MOLLY FASHOLA	DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS	40	Officer	$23,395	$0	$23,395
OLIVIA BERRY	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND DATA STRATEGY	40	Officer	$7,413	$0	$7,413
SHAWON JACKSON	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE AYALA	BOARD MEMBER	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH LIPPEK	BOARD MEMBER	2	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	$1,035,438	$1,047,179	$621,212	$-11,741
2024	$1,206,613	$771,297	$631,124	$435,316