AMERICAS BEST LOCAL CHARITIES

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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

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRANT DONER

Phone

4159252663

Tax Period

2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

AMERICAS BEST LOCAL CHARITIES, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $9.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year.

Mission

AMERICAS BEST LOCAL CHARITIES RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS TO ASSIST NEIGHBORS IN NEED BY AIDING OUR DIVERSE PARTNER CHARITIES AND ENCOURAGING SUPPORTERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR CAUSE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $9,395,833

ABLC SCREENS AND CERTIFIES LOCAL CHARITIES THAT MEET STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN, PUBLIC SECTOR, AND CORPORATE WORKPLACE CHARITABLE FUND DRIVES. ACTING AS THE CENTRAL...

ABLC SCREENS AND CERTIFIES LOCAL CHARITIES THAT MEET STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN, PUBLIC SECTOR, AND CORPORATE WORKPLACE CHARITABLE FUND DRIVES. ACTING AS THE CENTRAL REPRESENTATIVE AND FISCAL AGENT IN THOSE DRIVES, ABLC INCREASES COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY. ALSO PROVIDES OTHER DIRECT DONATION OPPORTUNITIES. EXPENSES REFLECT DISTRIBUTIONS TO OUR PARTNER CHARITIES.

Program 2

Expenses: $288,496

ABLC CONNECTS DONORS TO QUALITY LOCAL CHARITIES THAT ADDRESS A VARIETY OF CONCERNS. PROVIDES PERSONALIZED TELEPHONE, PRINT, WEB-BASED EDUCATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES FOR CONTRIBUTORS TO USE IN...

ABLC CONNECTS DONORS TO QUALITY LOCAL CHARITIES THAT ADDRESS A VARIETY OF CONCERNS. PROVIDES PERSONALIZED TELEPHONE, PRINT, WEB-BASED EDUCATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES FOR CONTRIBUTORS TO USE IN GIFT-MAKING DECISIONS; TRAINS CHARITIES ON HOW TO ATTRACT AND SERVE CONTRIBUTORS; PROVIDES LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO FUND DRIVE ORGANIZERS; PROVIDES NECESSARY MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL SERVICES.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,941,634

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $9,941,634

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,395,833

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $44,574

Program Expenses $9,684,329

Other Expenses $361,245

TOTAL EXPENSES $9,757,078

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$9,941,634	$11,402,429	-0.1%
Expenses	$9,757,078	$11,402,429	-0.1%
Net Income	$184,556	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

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
DAVID GUERNSEY	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE PIERCE	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANT DONER	Treas/Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GERALD JERRY ETCHINGHAM	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER WARD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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
2025	$9,941,634	$9,757,078	$2,275,169	$184,556
2024	$11,402,429	$11,402,429	$2,696,087	No data
2023	$12,675,780	$12,675,780	$2,815,529	No data
2022	$16,765,664	$16,765,664	$3,431,052	No data
2021	$18,388,456	$18,388,456	$2,658,412	No data
2020	$14,537,789	$14,537,789	$3,004,313	No data
2019	$16,681,005	$16,681,005	$3,730,689	No data