FAME ASSISTANCE CORPORATION C/O JOHN J MENCHACA CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE (EIN 954282097) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN J MENCHACA

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FAME ASSISTANCE CORPORATION C/O JOHN J MENCHACA CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 256% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE OPPORTUNITY AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS EXTENDING TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILITES, AND COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $271,392

Investment Income $1,003,164

Other Revenue $406,855

TOTAL REVENUE $1,681,411

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $240,417

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $5,577,229

Other Expenses $5,737,808

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,978,225

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,681,411	$2,193,678	-0.2%
Expenses	$5,978,225	$2,513,628	+1.4%
Net Income	$-4,296,814	$-319,950	+12.4%

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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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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
RAPH DAWSON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN CAFEE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA SMITH	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACQUELINE WHITE BROWN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE WOODS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLENE CYRUS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOROTHY MALLERY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	BOARD MEMBER	2.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	BOARD MEMBER	2.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	BOARD MEMBER	2.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	BOARD MEMBER	2.00		$0	$0	$0
N/A	BOARD MEMBER	2.00		$0	$0	$0
EDGAR BOYD	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
GREG SNEED	TREASURER	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ANGELA ADAMS	SECRETARY	3.00	Officer	$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	$1,681,411	$5,978,225	$118,931	$-4,296,814
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,752,298	$1,906,235	$5,782,771	$-153,937
2022	$1,892,169	$1,701,163	$5,912,425	$191,006
2021	$1,566,322	$1,889,649	$5,864,752	$-323,327
2020	$2,132,269	$2,369,915	$5,987,579	$-237,646
2019	$2,298,812	$2,739,621	$6,196,275	$-440,809
2018	$2,892,904	$3,336,758	$6,866,290	$-443,854

FAME ASSISTANCE CORPORATION C/O JOHN J MENCHACA CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE