SCIENCE FOUNDATION ARIZONA (EIN 204365711) - 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

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIAN SHERMAN

Phone

6028451200

Tax Period

2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

SCIENCE FOUNDATION ARIZONA, founded in 2006, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $76K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 990% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $349K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 362% operating deficit.

Mission

SCIENCE FOUNDATION ARIZONA'S MISSION IS TO DIVERSIFY ARIZONA'S ECONOMY BY INVESTING IN SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH LINKED TO INDUSTRY NEEDS AND INVESTING IN EDUCATION TO CREATE A WORK FORCE WITH 21ST CENTRURY SKILLS.

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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 (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $75,029

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $513

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $75,542

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $331,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $2,661

Program Expenses $336,322

Other Expenses $17,856

TOTAL EXPENSES $348,856

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$75,542	$6,929	+9.9%
Expenses	$348,856	$342,400	+0.0%
Net Income	$-273,314	$-335,471	-0.2%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SANDRA WATSON	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG R BARRETT	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DONALD V BUDINGER	TREASURER/SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN SHERMAN	INTERIM EXEC DIR	10.00	Officer	$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
2022	$75,542	$348,856	$43,691	$-273,314
2021	$6,929	$342,400	$551,474	$-335,471
2020	$3,059	$817,593	$887,986	$-814,534
2019	$69,329	$945,837	$1,527,892	$-876,508
2018	$1,092,194	$1,645,941	$2,563,478	$-553,747

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