VYSTAR FOUNDATION 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

PATRICIA MCELROY

Phone

9044204244

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

VYSTAR FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $682K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

VYSTAR FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO DOING GOOD AND LEADING BY EXAMPLE THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT YOUTH, MILITARY MEMBERS AND VETERANS, AND OVERALL COMMUNITY VITALITY IN THE AREAS SERVED BY VYSTAR CREDIT UNION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $229,211

MILITARY GRANT CYCLE OPENED Q1 2025. TWELVE (12) ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESSING FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY, PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WERE AWARDED A...

MILITARY GRANT CYCLE OPENED Q1 2025. TWELVE (12) ORGANIZATIONS ADDRESSING FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY, PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WERE AWARDED A 1-YEAR GRANT.

Program 2

Expenses: $208,374

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIVED A YOUTH GRANT IN 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 TO EXPAND FOOD ACCESS INITIATIVES THROUGH CARE SERVICES TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND IMPROVE OVERALL STUDENT...

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIVED A YOUTH GRANT IN 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 TO EXPAND FOOD ACCESS INITIATIVES THROUGH CARE SERVICES TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AND IMPROVE OVERALL STUDENT WELL-BEING; PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO OUR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH NAVIGATING GI BENEFITS, OFFERING TRANSITION SUPPORT, AND CREATING ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES; AND TO IMPROVE THE RETENTION AND SUCCESS RATES OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS OR FOSTER CARE, ENSURING THEY RECEIVE THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO TRANSITION SMOOTHLY INTO COLLEGE LIFE AND THRIVE.

Program 3

Expenses: $216,314

THE YOUTH GRANT CYCLE SUPPORTED PROGRAMS THAT CREATE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND STABLE HOUSING; BUILD WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE SKILLS AND EDUCATION THAT LEAD TO LONG-TERM CAREER PATHWAYS; OR PROVIDE...

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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 $681,863

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $388

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $682,251

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $627,621

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $653,899

Other Expenses $64,703

TOTAL EXPENSES $692,324

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$682,251	$926,610	-0.3%
Expenses	$692,324	$465,847	+0.5%
Net Income	$-10,073	$460,763	-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

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
DIANE FEARS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NINA WATERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN WISS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANE GREY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID MILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICHOLAS ABRAHAMS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN WOLFBURG	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHAD MEADOWS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DANA KARZAN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA MCELROY	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$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	$682,251	$692,324	$873,410	$-10,073
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,077,161	$904,697	$422,717	$172,464
2023	$1,077,161	$904,697	$422,717	$172,464
2021	$250,003	No data	$250,003	No data