Space Frontier Foundation Inc (EIN 133542980) - 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

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Sean Mahoney

Phone

4042295848

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Space Frontier Foundation Inc, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $123K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 396% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $213K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 73% operating deficit.

Mission

Education of the public on issues of space exploration, development and settlement, and the development and settlement of space by nongovernmental means.

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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 $100,000

Program Service Revenue $7,314

Investment Income $16,155

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $123,469

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $92,934

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $69,314

Other Expenses $120,314

TOTAL EXPENSES $213,248

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$123,469	$24,904	+4.0%
Expenses	$213,248	$186,423	+0.1%
Net Income	$-89,779	$-161,519	-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

250

Independent Members

250

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

$61,500

Total Directors

$61,500

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Aaron Oesterle	Director	15.00	Officer Director	$41,500	$0	$41,500
Sean Mahoney	Board Chair	8.00	Officer Director	$20,000	$0	$20,000
Taylor Winkleman	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Miekkal Clarkson	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Mealling	Director	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Ingram	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Muncy	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Libby Loyd	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Malak Crisp	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Megan Bennett	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Quade MacDonald	Director	0.00	Director	$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	$123,469	$213,248	$367,730	$-89,779
2023	$24,904	$186,423	$458,288	$-161,519

Space Frontier Foundation Inc