WAYMAKERS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1977

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RONNETTA JOHNSON

Phone

9492500488

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

WAYMAKERS, founded in 1977, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $31.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

WAYMAKERS BUILDS SAFER COMMUNITIES BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH CONFLICT AND CRISIS TO A PLACE OF STRENGTH AND STABILITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $9,904,029 Revenue: $1,600

VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE: PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR ALL VICTIMS AND WITNESSES OF CRIME WITHIN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, INCLUDING VICTIM ASSISTANCE, WITNESS SERVICES, RESTITUTION...

VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE: PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR ALL VICTIMS AND WITNESSES OF CRIME WITHIN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, INCLUDING VICTIM ASSISTANCE, WITNESS SERVICES, RESTITUTION PROCESSING AND SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HOMICIDE, GANG VIOLENCE, ELDER ABUSE, HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND HATE CRIMES. THE PROGRAM SERVED 24,103 CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Program 2

Expenses: $12,090,988 Revenue: $12,626

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/WRAPAROUND PROGRAMS: PROVIDED PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR HIGH-RISK YOUTH INCLUDING FAMILY COUNSELING, PARENT EDUCATION, YOUTH ENRICHMENT AND ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND DRUG PREVENTION SERVICES. THE WRAPAROUND PROGRAMS PROVIDED SERVICES TO YOUTH WITH COMPLEX NEEDS AND EMOTIONAL, MENTAL HEALTH OR BEHAVIORAL ISSUES, INCLUDING IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND CAREER READINESS SKILLS FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS AS WELL AS YOUTH WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, TRUANCY AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES, TO PROMOTE GREATER INDEPENDENCE, INCREASE SELF-RELIANCE AND IMPROVE SOCIAL COMPETENCE. THE PROGRAM SERVED 5,865 CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Program 3

Expenses: $5,601,085

CRISIS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND HUNTINGTON BEACH YOUTH SHELTER: PROVIDED SHORT-TERM CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM IN LAGUNA BEACH AND TUSTIN FOR YOUTH AGES 13-17 TO STABILIZE THE YOUTH AND FACILITATE FAMILY REUNIFICATION. PROVIDED EMERGENCY, TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES IN HUNTINGTON BEACH FOR RUNAWAY, ABUSED AND TROUBLED TEENS IN CRISIS. BOTH SERVICES INCLUDE PARENT COUNSELING. THE PROGRAMS SERVED 1,556 CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $30,920,524

Program Service Revenue $15,356

Investment Income $-91,923

Other Revenue $272,424

TOTAL REVENUE $31,116,381

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $25,628,396

Fundraising Expenses $173,872

Program Expenses $28,730,444

Other Expenses $6,072,253

TOTAL EXPENSES $31,700,649

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$31,116,381	$26,242,342	+0.2%
Expenses	$31,700,649	$25,203,503	+0.3%
Net Income	$-584,268	$1,038,839	-1.6%

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

465

Volunteers

470

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

$352,435

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANN STAWICKI	BOARD PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE MCCARTHY	BOARD VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ABRIL TURNER	BOARD SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNY DELFIN	BOARD TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM SANDEL	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EILEEN MCCOY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GK KANNAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG TIPPIN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ISABEL BECERRA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES PIKE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY LEE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRIS THORDARSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIA GHOBADI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK LARSEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL FLECK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICH BRAKKE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROXANE FULLER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DREW HARBUR	BOARD MEMBER (THRU 03/23)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT HANDY	BOARD MEMBER (THRU 01/23)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM SANDEL	BOARD MEMBER (THRU 02/23)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE HAMEL	BOARD MEMBER (THRU 04/23)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA STEENSLAND	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENDA BALSIGER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON SMALLWOOD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONNETTA JOHNSON	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$188,835	$22,326	$211,161
MELINDA RAMOS	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$121,535	$19,739	$141,274
HETHER LOMBARDO-BENJAMIN	CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$146,614	$17,920	$164,534
TIARE ESCOBEDO	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$121,566	$498	$122,064
CAROL CARLSON	DIRECTOR OF SHELTER SERVICES	40.00	Highest	$133,031	$14,157	$147,188
LITA MERCADO	CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER - VICTIM ASSISTANCE	40.00	Highest	$123,233	$16,979	$140,212
MARIEL CISTERINO	CONTROLLER	40.00	Highest	$110,036	$12,690	$122,726

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$31,116,381	$31,700,649	$11,239,172	$-584,268
2022	$26,242,342	$25,203,503	$8,709,033	$1,038,839
2021	$25,285,928	$25,461,657	$10,818,605	$-175,729
2020	$24,597,391	$24,822,234	$10,478,993	$-224,843
2019	$21,922,704	$21,740,397	$6,777,346	$182,307
2018	$21,241,057	$20,827,770	$6,922,962	$413,287