Financials & Transparency | The Nash Group Community Foundation
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Financials & Transparency

We believe funders deserve to know exactly how their investment creates transformation. Here's where every dollar goes — and the return it generates.

Our Commitment

Transparency as a Value

We operate with open books and open hearts. Your trust is earned through accountability.

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501(c)(3) Status

IRS tax-exempt approval

✓ Approved
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Form 990

Annual IRS filing posted publicly

First Filing 2026
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GuideStar/Candid

Nonprofit profile for verification

In Progress
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Annual Report

Impact data published yearly

Starting 2026
The Return

Social Return on Investment

Every dollar invested generates measurable social value.

4.2:1
SROI Ratio
$4.17 returned for every $1 invested

What This Means

For every dollar you invest in the Academy, we generate $4.17 in social value through prevented evictions, increased employment, avoided incarceration, reduced healthcare costs, and community contributions. Even in our most conservative projections, return exceeds 2:1.

How Value Is Created (Year 1)

Employment Gained (60 people × $12,000) $720,000
Homelessness Prevented (15 × $35,578) $533,670
Incarceration Avoided (10 × $35,663) $356,630
Evictions Prevented (40 × $6,876) $275,040
Healthcare Cost Reduction (50 × $2,500) $125,000
Credit Improvement + Mentorship Value $75,000
TOTAL SOCIAL VALUE CREATED $2,085,340
Where It Goes

Year 1 Budget Breakdown

Transparent allocation focused on maximum impact.

Total Year 1 Budget

$500,000
Fiscal Year 2026
👥 Personnel (3.0 FTE) $198,750 (39.75%)
CEO, Program Director, Community Liaison, Admin Coordinator + benefits
📚 Curriculum Development $50,000 (10%)
One-time investment to finalize 29 courses; instructional design, video
🎁 Participant Support $50,000 (10%)
Emergency assistance, transportation, childcare, technology access
⚙️ Operations $50,000 (10%)
Insurance, accounting, legal, office, evaluation
💻 Technology Platform $35,000 (7%)
LMS license, TSDOH integration, website, equipment
🤝 Community Sessions $25,000 (5%)
12 monthly sessions — venue, materials, speakers, transportation
📣 Marketing & Outreach $20,000 (4%)
Recruitment, social media, community events
🛡️ Contingency $71,250 (14.25%)
Unexpected costs, opportunity fund
The Comparison

Prevention vs. Crisis

Compare the Academy's cost to the alternatives.

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Chronic Homelessness

$35,578
per year

Emergency services, shelters, healthcare, law enforcement

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Academy Transformation

$5,000
one time

Comprehensive 8-domain program that breaks cycles permanently

86% LESS
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State Incarceration

$35,663
per year

Corrections, courts, social costs to families

Investment Levels

Partner With Us

Choose the investment level that matches your capacity for impact.

Pathway Partner

$10,000
Sponsor 2 participants
  • Website recognition
  • Annual report acknowledgment
  • Impact updates
  • Tax-deductible
Select

Community Builder

$25,000
Sponsor 5 participants
  • Website recognition
  • Biannual impact updates
  • Graduation ceremony invitation
  • Meet graduates you sponsored
Select

Founding Champion

$100,000+
Sponsor full cohort
  • Named cohort sponsorship
  • Logo on all materials
  • Board seat option
  • Quarterly strategy sessions
Contact Us
Governance

Financial Controls

Professional standards protect your investment.

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Dedicated Nonprofit Account

Dual signature requirement for all disbursements

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QuickBooks Nonprofit

Industry-standard accounting with full audit trail

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Segregation of Duties

Different individuals handle receipts, disbursements, reconciliation

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Board Approval

Expenditures over $5,000 require Board approval

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Conflict of Interest Policy

Annual disclosure by all board members and staff

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Document Retention

7-year retention policy for all financial records

Ready to Invest in Transformation?

Your dollars don't just fund a program — they generate 4x social return and change lives permanently.

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