THE GEAR FOUNDATION (EIN 205480584) - 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

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVE KRIKAC

Phone

6154731386

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE GEAR FOUNDATION, founded in 2006, is a micro nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $38K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $70K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 81% operating deficit.

Mission

THE GEAR FOUNDATION ASSISTS IN MAINSTREAMING SPECIAL NEEDS YOUNG ADULTS BY PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK AND INTERACT IN A WARM AND FRIENDLY PUBLIC SETTING.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $38,375

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $10

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $38,385

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $40,279

Fundraising Expenses $1,161

Program Expenses $67,724

Other Expenses $29,242

TOTAL EXPENSES $69,521

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$38,385	$24,497	+0.6%
Expenses	$69,521	$89,909	-0.2%
Net Income	$-31,136	$-65,412	-0.5%

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

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

$20,667

Total Directors

$37,417

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVE KRIKAC	DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$20,667	$0	$20,667
SANDY KRIKAC	PROGRAM DIRE	40.00	Director	$16,750	$0	$16,750
JOY BRAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG BUZEK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHIL KING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY NORWOOD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARON POWLUS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY TIDWELL	VICE PRESIDE	2.00	Officer 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
2025	$38,385	$69,521	$76,217	$-31,136
2024	$24,497	$89,909	$106,968	$-65,412
2023	$139,883	$85,549	$171,077	$54,334
2022	$19,320	$81,350	$114,158	$-62,030
2021	$20,702	$112,899	$177,488	$-92,197
2020	$408,989	$635,473	$286,785	$-226,484
2019	$1,190,756	$1,075,854	$386,375	$114,902
2018	$1,085,410	$996,734	$277,975	$88,676

THE GEAR FOUNDATION