MERRYSTARKEY BRIDGE INC

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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

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Michael Starkey

Phone

6364484135

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MERRYSTARKEY BRIDGE INC, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $360K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 1671% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $403K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

Our primary objective is to provide a seamless conduit for financially privileged families, individuals, and educational centers to consistently and effectively support local charities, schools, and underserved and/or at risk communities and individuals.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $315,167 Revenue: $18,510

During 2023 The MerryStarkey Bridge, Inc. ("The Bridge") assisted over 2,400 underprivileged clients, providing them essential clothing, furniture, and personal items in a dignified environment...

During 2023 The MerryStarkey Bridge, Inc. ("The Bridge") assisted over 2,400 underprivileged clients, providing them essential clothing, furniture, and personal items in a dignified environment intended to let each client choose items that worked best for their needs. In all, The Bridge served as a conduit for more than 26,000 donated items. Relying upon the efforts of approximately 150 volunteers and the generous donations from more than 100 private and institutional donors (both money and goods), The Bridge successfully executed its mission of "providing a seamless conduit for financially privileged families, individuals, and educational centers to consistently and effectively support local charities, schools, and underserved and/or at risk communities and individuals."

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $340,997

Program Service Revenue $18,510

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $359,507

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $159,767

Fundraising Expenses $22,702

Program Expenses $315,167

Other Expenses $243,180

TOTAL EXPENSES $402,947

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$359,507	$20,303	+16.7%
Expenses	$402,947	$368,207	+0.1%
Net Income	$-43,440	$-347,904	-0.9%

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

150

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

$100,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Michelle Sortor	Executive Director	40	Officer	$100,000	$0	$100,000
Christine Merryman	President and Secretary	30	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Cheryl Shoen	Director	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Starkey	Vice President and Treasurer	10	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$359,507	$402,947	$330,211	$-43,440