RUTH ASAWA FUND

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PAUL LANIER

Phone

4159995095

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

RUTH ASAWA FUND, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $117K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $789K represent 81 months of operating reserves.

Mission

MISSION STATEMENT: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS IN NON-PROFIT PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $123,429 Revenue: $128,955

FUNDED THREE PROGRAMS PROMOTING EDUCATION IN THE AREA OF PERFORMING ARTS AND OTHER ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS.

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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 $1,250

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $115,950

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $117,200

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $121,633

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $123,429

Other Expenses $1,796

TOTAL EXPENSES $123,429

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$117,200	$153,382	-0.2%
Expenses	$123,429	$84,825	+0.5%
Net Income	$-6,229	$68,557	-1.1%

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
PAUL LANIER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ADDIE LANIER	TREASURER/CFO	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AIKO CUNEO	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer 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	$117,200	$123,429	$789,468	$-6,229
2024	$153,382	$84,825	$795,697	$68,557
2023	$52,489	$66,968	$736,073	$-14,479
2022	$42,610	$30,070	$741,619	$12,540
2021	$119,113	$61,842	$729,079	$57,271
2020	$58,225	$35,867	$671,808	$22,358
2019	$23,250	$39,783	$649,450	$-16,533
2018	$30,100	$31,245	$665,983	$-1,145