THE JOHN ERNEST FOUNDATION C/O RYAN ESPOSTO (EIN 943170824) - 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

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RYAN ESPOSTO

Phone

4153050422

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

THE JOHN ERNEST FOUNDATION C/O RYAN ESPOSTO, founded in 1993, is a micro nonprofit that reported $59K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Expenses of $120K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 104% operating deficit.

Mission

TO TURN A DREAM INTO A REALITY. TO PLANT IDEAS, IMAGINE UNORTHODOX RELATIONSHIPS, NURTURE A PASSION AND DEVISE AND AUDIT REALISTIC BUDGETS.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $58,800

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $40

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $58,840

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $53,950

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $82,195

Other Expenses $66,056

TOTAL EXPENSES $120,006

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$58,840	$59,402	0.0%
Expenses	$120,006	$48,878	+1.5%
Net Income	$-61,166	$10,524	-6.8%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MATTHEW GERBER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDALL NIEMEYER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZINEB LARAKI	CO-CHAIR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN PERRY	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYAN ESPOSTO	TREASURER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM ROBB	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL CROWDER	CO-CHAIR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JARED HANSEN	SECRETARY	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEREK YODER	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGA HEWKO	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH WANG	DIRECTOR	5.00	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
2021	$58,840	$120,006	$12,359	$-61,166
2020	$59,402	$48,878	$73,525	$10,524
2019	$59,898	$68,322	$63,001	$-8,424
2018	$49,835	$60,966	$71,425	$-11,131

THE JOHN ERNEST FOUNDATION C/O RYAN ESPOSTO