JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION (EIN 131624063) - 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

1933

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARGARET P MASON

Phone

2035629901

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION, founded in 1933, is a small nonprofit that reported $517K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 508% operating deficit.

Mission

TO CONDUCT BASIC RESEARCH ON THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND THE STRESSES IMPOSED BY THE MODERN ENVIRONMENT, WITH THE GOAL OF OPTIMIZING THESE INTERACTIONS TO IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH AND COMFORT. THE JOHN B. PIERCE LABORATORY, INC. (ALSO AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3)) WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE SAME EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AS THOSE OF THE JOHN B. PIERCE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION IS CLASSIFIED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(A)(3) AND SUPPORTS THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OF THE JOHN B. PIERCE LABORATORY, INC.

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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 $0

Investment Income $517,443

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $517,443

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,890,000

Salaries & Benefits $59,598

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,890,000

Other Expenses $197,117

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,146,715

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$517,443	$424,439	+0.2%
Expenses	$3,146,715	$2,335,295	+0.3%
Net Income	$-2,629,272	$-1,910,856	+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

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

$511,394

Total Directors

$55,728

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANTHONY SCILLIA	VICE PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE	2.00	Officer Director	$6,966	$0	$6,966
MARGARET P MASON	PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE	2.00	Officer Director	$13,932	$0	$27,864
KEVIN MYATT	VICE PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE	2.00	Officer Director	$6,966	$0	$6,966
GEOFFREY ETHERINGTON	TREASURER & TRUSTEE	2.00	Officer Director	$6,966	$0	$6,966
WILLIAM GINSBERG	SECRETARY & TRUSTEE	2.00	Officer Director	$6,966	$0	$6,966
JOHN GEIBEL	PAST DIRECTOR OF THE LAB	1.00	Officer	$0	$29,031	$220,837
MICHELE SOLOMON	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	1.00	Officer	$0	$56,728	$234,829

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	$517,443	$3,146,715	$14,806,321	$-2,629,272
2023	$424,439	$2,335,295	$15,355,935	$-1,910,856
2022	$842,119	$934,702	$15,769,131	$-92,583
2021	$752,156	$299,321	$18,876,863	$452,835
2020	$727,844	$284,515	$17,601,675	$443,329
2019	$373,396	$1,212,438	$15,133,159	$-839,042
2018	$1,016,218	$1,887,631	$13,971,638	$-871,413

JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION