IT STARTS WITH A THOUGHT

EIN: 923886398 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

CERRITOS, CA

Total Revenue
$642,790
Total Expenses
$2,488
Total Assets
$1,049,418
Net Assets
$1,049,418
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
CA
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

IT STARTS WITH A THOUGHT, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $643K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 103% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $640K, a strong 100% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDING HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND RESOURCES TO LOWER INCOME AND HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE LESS FORTUNATE.

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $642,790
TOTAL REVENUE $642,790

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $900
Other Expenses $2,488
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,488

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $642,790 $316,608 +1.0%
Expenses $2,488 N/A N/A
Net Income $640,302 $316,608 +1.0%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
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
6
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MESHAWN DAVIS President 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MONIQUE GRAYES Secretary 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
TINISHA JOHNSON CFO 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CYHESHA DAVIS Director 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JANA SLADE Director 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY BRYANT Director 0.00
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 $642,790 $2,488 $1,049,418 $640,302
2024 $316,608 No data $370,606 No data
Explore More Nonprofits
→Top 100 Nonprofits in California →Largest U.S. Nonprofits →Best Rated Nonprofits →Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare IT STARTS WITH A THOUGHT with other nonprofits in California and across the country.

We Value Your Privacy
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site traffic and improve your experience. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies for analytics and measurement.