ORANGE COUNTY HEAD START INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL PATTERSON

Phone

7142418920

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ORANGE COUNTY HEAD START INC, founded in 1979, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $54.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH QUALITY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND INTEGRATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $29,098,218

HEAD START PROGRAM- PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ORANGE COUNTY, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS, IN FOSTER CARE, HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS, WHOSE FAMILY INCOMES ARE AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE AND/OR HAVE OTHER HIGH RISK CIRCUMSTANCES.

Program 2

Expenses: $16,889,959

EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM- PROMOTE HEALTHY PRENATAL OUTCOMES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF VERY YOUNG CHILDREN, AND PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILY FUNCTIONING

Program 3

Expenses: $1,268,762

STATE FOOD PROGRAM(CACFP)-PROVIDED FOOD SERVICE TO ALL ELIGIBLE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE HEAD START PROGRAM.

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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 $54,822,003

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $23,744

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $54,845,747

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $35,873,250

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $47,256,939

Other Expenses $18,847,757

TOTAL EXPENSES $54,721,007

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$54,845,747	$43,798,999	+0.3%
Expenses	$54,721,007	$44,063,071	+0.2%
Net Income	$124,740	$-264,072	-1.5%

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

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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

458

Volunteers

407

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

$294,592

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHELLEY BECKHAM	VICE CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JADE MARCUS JENKINS	CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDON KONDA	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NOBLE A DRAKOLN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ASHLEY GOLDSTONE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS GOURDE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN LEWIS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHLOE MEDINA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SOPHAK OK	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARIESE SOLORIO	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACLYNN DO	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL PATTERSON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$221,025	$73,567	$294,592
LOYAL SHARP	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION	40.00	Highest	$174,702	$38,444	$213,146
VALERIE PADILLA	DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMING	40.00	Highest	$180,765	$39,067	$219,832
NATALIE SARLE	DIRECTOR OF QUALITY SERVICES	40.00	Highest	$153,270	$25,673	$178,943
TYSON MURPHY	DIRECTOR OF IT SERVICES	40.00	Highest	$181,836	$23,484	$205,320

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	$54,845,747	$54,721,007	$9,860,072	$124,740
2024	$43,798,999	$44,063,071	$11,814,293	$-264,072
2023	$37,768,677	$37,914,634	$10,462,044	$-145,957
2022	$40,144,336	$40,261,205	$5,504,352	$-116,869
2021	$40,101,795	$40,112,337	$4,670,058	$-10,542
2020	$38,816,439	$38,949,010	$4,040,472	$-132,571
2019	$40,349,468	$40,325,157	$4,601,999	$24,311
2018	$38,620,655	$38,643,359	$4,502,967	$-22,704