LONE STAR DEFENDERS OFFICE (EIN 883288945) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2022

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

AMRUTHA N JINDAL

Phone

8063635120

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

LONE STAR DEFENDERS OFFICE, founded in 2022, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $11.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

TO SERVE AS THE INDIGENT DEFENSE HUB FOR CRIMINAL CASES STEMMING FROM OPERATION LONE STAR, A STATE OF TEXAS BORDER SECURITY INITIATIVE. THE ORGANIZATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE DEFENSE PROGRAM, ASSIGNING COUNSEL TO CASES, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO DEFENSE ATTORNEYS.

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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 $10,977,619

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $60,113

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $11,037,732

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,201,351

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $10,521,973

Other Expenses $8,915,429

TOTAL EXPENSES $11,116,780

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$11,037,732	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$11,116,780	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$-79,048	N/A	N/A

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

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

$64,620

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOSHUA J JONES	BOARD CHAIR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN HUDDLESTON	BOARD SECRETARY	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT MORROW	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIANNA ARGUETA LEONARD	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMRUTHA N JINDAL	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$40,154	$0	$40,154
LILIA M MILETTI	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND GRANTS	40.00	Officer	$24,466	$0	$24,466

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	$11,037,732	$11,116,780	$6,156,622	$-79,048

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