FRIENDS OF AMATEUR ROCKETRY INC (EIN 061691743) - 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

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Mark Holthaus

Phone

7143174478

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF AMATEUR ROCKETRY INC, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $469K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 126% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $98K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to educate the public in science technology engineering and mathematics STEM through the use of amateur rocketry; and to foster rocket technology by supporting individuals hobbyists student groups businesses and other likeminded nonprofit entities.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100,885

Program Service Revenue $367,566

Investment Income $318

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $468,769

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,907

Salaries & Benefits $111,422

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $371,033

Other Expenses $245,704

TOTAL EXPENSES $371,033

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$468,769	$207,182	+1.3%
Expenses	$371,033	$138,283	+1.7%
Net Income	$97,736	$68,899	+0.4%

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

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

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

$72,380

Total Directors

$72,380

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
John Newman	President	40.00	Officer Director	$39,280	$0	$39,280
Theodor Rothaupt	Secretary	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Holthaus	Treasurer	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Beckner	Vice President	16.00	Officer Director	$33,100	$0	$33,100

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	$468,769	$371,033	$1,044,259	$97,736
2024	$207,182	$138,283	$903,547	$68,899
2023	$485,160	$119,709	$791,624	$365,451

FRIENDS OF AMATEUR ROCKETRY INC