GIVING CHILDREN HOPE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

VICTOR PERRIN

Phone

7145234454

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

GIVING CHILDREN HOPE, founded in 1982, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $19.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 114% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $6.0M, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

WE HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WHO ARE HOUSING UNSTABLE AND LOOKING TO BUILD A COMMUNITY TO SUSTAIN SUPPORT IN AREAS OF FOOD, ESSENTIALS, AND A PATHWAY OUT OF POVERTY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $9,839,711 Revenue: $1,061,535

PARTNER SUPPORT: THROUGH A NETWORK OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THE PARTNER SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES WITH BASIC NECESSITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES...

PARTNER SUPPORT: THROUGH A NETWORK OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THE PARTNER SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES WITH BASIC NECESSITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. CURRENT PARTNERS THAT BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM INCLUDE NONPROFIT AGENCIES, CHURCHES AND MISSIONARIES, PREGNANCY CLINICS, HOMELESS SHELTERS, DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAMS, AND YOUTH PROGRAMS.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,805,035

WGYB: THE WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK (WGYB) PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ORANGE AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SCHOOLS TO IDENTIFY CHILDREN IN CRISIS, BRINGS THEM TO STABILITY BY MEETING THEIR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AND BUILDS THEIR PARENT'S CAPACITY TO EMPOWER THEM TO CREATE STRONG FUTURES FOR THEIR FAMILY. SCHOOL STAFF MEMBERS REFER THE STUDENTS MOST IN NEED WITHIN THEIR SCHOOLS TO WGYB WHERE THEY BEGIN RECEIVING A BACKPACK FULL OF FOOD THAT WILL LAST A FAMILY OF FOUR FOR AT LEAST THREE DAYS. PARENTS WHO SIGN UP FOR THE PROGRAM ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES OR VOLUNTEER AT THEIR SCHOOL SITE. THIS PROGRAM STRATEGY HELPS TO BUILD SKILLS FOR PARENTS IN AREAS SUCH AS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, NUTRITION, AND PARENTING, WHILE ALSO INCREASING THEIR ENGAGEMENT, A KEY FACTOR IN IMPROVING ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS. EACH WEEK, WGYB PARTNERS WITH MORE THAN 60 SCHOOLS TO SERVE OVER 4,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH NEEDED FOOD.

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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 $18,375,222

Program Service Revenue $1,061,535

Investment Income $7,054

Other Revenue $65,443

TOTAL REVENUE $19,509,254

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,564,478

Salaries & Benefits $1,157,230

Fundraising Expenses $376,127

Program Expenses $12,644,746

Other Expenses $742,348

TOTAL EXPENSES $13,464,056

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$19,509,254	$9,109,344	+1.1%
Expenses	$13,464,056	$8,283,832	+0.6%
Net Income	$6,045,198	$825,512	+6.3%

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

Volunteers

830

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

$271,217

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
VICTOR PERRIN	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIK LEGGIO	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES WILCOX	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOLYNN MAHONEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN CORBIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RON HODGES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HEATHER HUARTE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COLIN TATE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLOS FRANCO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL NANDA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TONI TARTAMELLA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GABRIELLA PALADINO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT BURNS	DIRECTOR (UNTIL 9/30/24)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GINA CODD	DIRECTOR (UNTIL 9/30/24)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIM JOFFE	DIRECTOR (UNTIL	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER BOWEN	CEO	40.00	Officer	$165,773	$10,528	$176,301
MARIUS MARZA	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	40.00	Officer	$86,923	$7,993	$94,916

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	$19,509,254	$13,464,056	$11,319,299	$6,045,198
2024	$9,109,344	$8,283,832	$5,346,272	$825,512
2023	$29,949,338	$30,803,784	$4,613,348	$-854,446
2022	$21,849,836	$24,407,904	$5,494,423	$-2,558,068
2021	$30,512,149	$31,536,234	$8,064,213	$-1,024,085
2020	$32,370,795	$32,047,912	$9,320,756	$322,883
2019	$19,292,870	$25,235,572	$8,311,177	$-5,942,702
2018	$25,787,276	$26,330,564	$6,118,082	$-543,288
2017	$26,960,465	$33,753,405	$6,676,395	$-6,792,940