CHILDREN NOW ACTION FUND

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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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

EDWARD LEMPERT

Phone

5107632444

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHILDREN NOW ACTION FUND, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit that reported $225K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $111K, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CHILDREN'S WELFARE, PARTICULARLY CHILDREN WHO ARE POOR, AND TO WORK FOR SPECIFIC PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES ON THE BEHALF OF CHILDREN, AND ENGAGE IN SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NECESSARY AND PROPER TO CARRY OUT THE FOREGOING PURPOSE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $97,391 Revenue: $0

CHILDREN NOW ACTION FUND IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PUSHING KIDS TO THE TOP OF THE PUBLIC POLICYMAKING AGENDA. THE ACTION FUND HOLDS POLICYMAKERS ACCOUNTABLE BY PUBLISHING SCORECARD AND CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRES THAT PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT REFORMS AND INVESTMENTS ACROSS KIDS'S ISSUES AND HOW ELECTED OFFICIALS PROVIDED LEADERSHIP IN THOSE ISSUES. THE ACTION FUND ALSO AMPLIFIES THE POWER OF THE CHILDREN'S MOVEMENT OF CALIFORNIA, A NETWORK LED BY CHILDREN NOW, AN AFFILIATED NONPARTISAN 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, BY ADVOCATING ON VITAL KIDS' ISSUES.

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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 $225,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $100

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $225,100

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $97,391

Other Expenses $113,660

TOTAL EXPENSES $113,660

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$225,100	$200,108	+0.1%
Expenses	$113,660	$93,694	+0.2%
Net Income	$111,440	$106,414	+0.0%

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
LENNY MENDONCA	TREASURER	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH MINTZ	SECRETARY	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD LEMPERT	PRESIDENT	1	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
2024	$225,100	$113,660	$435,047	$111,440
2023	$200,108	$93,694	$247,914	$106,414
2021	$200,035	$22,137	$214,577	$177,898