INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ETHICAL RESEARCH INC (EIN 222628153) - 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

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KENNETH KANDARAS

Phone

3124276065

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ETHICAL RESEARCH INC, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $409K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $235K, a strong 57% operating margin.

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN-RELEVANT,NON-ANIMAL ALTERNATIVES IN RESEARCH, TESTING AND EDUCATION.

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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 $389,347

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $19,713

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $409,060

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $95,921

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $144,993

Other Expenses $78,466

TOTAL EXPENSES $174,387

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$409,060	$310,083	+0.3%
Expenses	$174,387	$226,980	-0.2%
Net Income	$234,673	$83,103	+1.8%

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

$91,583

Total Directors

$91,583

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KENNETH KANDARAS	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$91,583
JOHN H SCHEID JR	SECRETARY AND TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY CUNNIFF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SYLVIA DECKER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM MOORE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAM OSENKOWSKI PHD	DIRECTOR	5.00	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
2025	$409,060	$174,387	$1,528,054	$234,673
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$217,434	$189,181	$1,018,772	$28,253
2022	$287,613	$124,028	$870,064	$163,585
2021	$312,624	$101,391	$830,510	$211,233
2020	$257,967	$113,791	$605,029	$144,176

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ETHICAL RESEARCH INC