Houston in Action Network (EIN 873022489) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

Frances E Valdez

Phone

8328199653

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Houston in Action Network, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 42% operating deficit.

Mission

To promote civic engagement through education, development, outreach and grant-making.

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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 $4,065,238

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $7,092

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $4,072,330

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,123,729

Salaries & Benefits $1,767,388

Fundraising Expenses $284,933

Program Expenses $4,841,591

Other Expenses $907,278

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,798,395

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$4,072,330	$5,298,202	-0.2%
Expenses	$5,798,395	$4,181,566	+0.4%
Net Income	$-1,726,065	$1,116,636	-2.5%

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

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

$236,005

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Oni Blair	Chair	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Melissa Marschall	Secretary	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Fred Lazare	Treasurer	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sacha Lazarre	Director	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Frances E Valdez	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$190,000	$46,005	$236,005
Christopher Valdez	Director of Communications	40.00	Highest	$115,000	$34,932	$149,932

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	$4,072,330	$5,798,395	$11,829,365	$-1,726,065
2022	$5,298,202	$4,181,566	$13,703,100	$1,116,636

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