GOOTTER-JENSEN FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CLAUDINE MESSING

Phone

5206156430

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GOOTTER-JENSEN FOUNDATION, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $440K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $194K, a strong 44% operating margin.

Mission

THE GOOTTER-JENSEN FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SAVING LIVES BY DEFEATING SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH THROUGH INCREASED AWARENESS, EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF AEDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $131,000

GIFTS TO THE GOOTTER-JENSEN FOUNDATION FUND RESEARCH AT THE STANFORD CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE, WHERE DOCTORS AND SCIENTISTS ARE WORKING TO FIND BETTER WAYS TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, AND PREVENT SUDDEN...

GIFTS TO THE GOOTTER-JENSEN FOUNDATION FUND RESEARCH AT THE STANFORD CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE, WHERE DOCTORS AND SCIENTISTS ARE WORKING TO FIND BETTER WAYS TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, AND PREVENT SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH.IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A GRANT OF $125,000 TO THE STANFORD CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE. THESE FUNDS ARE PART OF A 3-YEAR STUDY TO TEST THE EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA CAUSING CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA. THE PROJECT WILL DETERMINE HOW MARIJUANA CAUSES ARRHYTHMIAS AND SCREEN FOR NOVEL CBI ANTAGONISTS THAT CAN PREVENT ARRYTHMIAS. WITH INCREASING CONSUMPTION DUE TO THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA IN THE US, AN INCREASE IN MARIJUANA-INDUCED ARRYTHMIAS IS ANTICIPATED WHICH CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH. WITH MORE INSIGHT INTO THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF CANNABIS-INDUCED ARRYTHMIAS, WE EXPECT TO DISCOVER NOVEL MARKERS OF CARDIAC ARRYTHMIAS AND PERHAPS DEVELOP NOVEL DRUG THERAPIES TO HELP PREVENT ADVERSE OUTCOMES SUCH AS SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH.

Program 2

Expenses: $67,130

IN AN UNPARALLELED MOVE TO PREVENT AVOIDABLE DEATHS FROM SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST, THE GOOTTER-JENSEN FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED OVER 499 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDS) TO THE TUCSON POLICE...

IN AN UNPARALLELED MOVE TO PREVENT AVOIDABLE DEATHS FROM SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST, THE GOOTTER-JENSEN FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED OVER 499 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDS) TO THE TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT, PIMA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, SOUTHERN ARIZONA SCHOOLS, PLACES OF WORSHIP AND RECREATIONAL CENTERS THAT DID NOT HAVE THESE LIFE SAVING DEVICES. THE LONG-RANGE GOAL OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL THE PLACES WHERE PEOPLE WORK, WORSHIP AND PLAY WILL HAVE AN AED IN CASE IT IS EVER NEEDED. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION DONATED $67,130 OF AEDS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.

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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 $355,902

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $35,904

Other Revenue $47,749

TOTAL REVENUE $439,555

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $192,130

Salaries & Benefits $6,000

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $198,130

Other Expenses $47,131

TOTAL EXPENSES $245,261

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$439,555	$323,366	+0.4%
Expenses	$245,261	$340,344	-0.3%
Net Income	$194,294	$-16,978	-12.4%

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

$6,000

Total Directors