AWARDS AND RECOGNITION INDUSTRY EDUCATION FOUNDATION (EIN 030470216) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Phone

8473754800

Tax Period

2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION INDUSTRY EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 2002, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $56K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 173% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $119K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 112% operating deficit.

Mission

FORM 990-EZ, PART III, PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - TO AWARD COLLEGE TUITIONSCHOLARSHIPS TO PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE TROPHY AND AWARD INDUSTRY;TO PROVIDE AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ORDEVELOP, THE CAPABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN THE OPERATIONS OFAWARDS AND RECOGNITION; TO ENGAGE IN AND SUPPORT RESEARCH IN THE AWARDSAND RECOGNITION PRODUCTS INDUSTRY.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $44,099

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $12,020

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $56,119

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $83,500

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $106,766

Other Expenses $35,250

TOTAL EXPENSES $118,750

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$56,119	$20,529	+1.7%
Expenses	$118,750	$81,961	+0.4%
Net Income	$-62,631	$-61,432	+0.0%

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

N/A

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
Dan Bencsik	President	2.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Justin Varn	Treasurer	2.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Wilson Brim	Trustee	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dan Messerschmidt	Trustee	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Niels Norby	Trustee	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Megan Raymond	Trustee	1.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Louise Ristau	Executive Dir.	2.50	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
2024	$56,119	$118,750	$175,894	$-62,631
2023	$20,529	$81,961	$286,721	$-61,432
2022	$61,283	$79,514	$335,839	$-18,231

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