CV STARR RESEARCH FOUNDATION AT THE COOPER UNION (EIN 132879769) - 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

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MALCOLM KING

Phone

2123534140

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CV STARR RESEARCH FOUNDATION AT THE COOPER UNION, founded in 1976, is a micro nonprofit that reported $18K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $37K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 105% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ADMINISTER AND SUPPORT ONGOING RESEARCH WORK AND ASSESS THE RESEARCH INTEREST OF THE COOPER UNION COMMUNITY.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $17,911

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $17,911

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $36,669

Other Expenses $36,669

TOTAL EXPENSES $36,669

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$17,911	$22,879	-0.2%
Expenses	$36,669	$88,860	-0.6%
Net Income	$-18,758	$-65,981	-0.7%

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

N/A

Independent Members

N/A

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

$1,408,988

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAURA SPARKS	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$205,820	$832,637
JOHN RUTH	VP-FIN/ADMIN, TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$66,566	$380,581
CHARLOTTE WESSELL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$54,997	$195,770

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$17,911	$36,669	No data	$-18,758
2023	$22,879	$88,860	No data	$-65,981
2022	$207,050	$146,828	$65,049	$60,222
2021	$305,977	$323,268	$74,892	$-17,291

CV STARR RESEARCH FOUNDATION AT THE COOPER UNION