CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION (EIN 222848738) - 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

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CARINE HAILS

Phone

6072541550

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, founded in 1986, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $27.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $5.4M, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE A SERVICE FOR CORNELL ALUMNI AND FRIENDS WHO WISH TO MAKE CHARITABLE GIFTS THROUGH THE STRUCTURE OF A DONOR-ADVISED FUND.

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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 $12,847,312

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $15,082,425

Other Revenue $-7,750

TOTAL REVENUE $27,921,987

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,111,742

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $21,111,742

Other Expenses $1,396,090

TOTAL EXPENSES $22,507,832

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$27,921,987	$18,772,800	+0.5%
Expenses	$22,507,832	$14,835,161	+0.5%
Net Income	$5,414,155	$3,937,639	+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

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

$575,202

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NELSON SCHAENEN JR	TRUSTEE	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID C COSTINE	TRUSTEE	0.30	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACY CARY	TRUSTEE	0.30	Director	$0	$59,237	$319,416
CARINE HAILS	TRUSTEE	0.30	Director	$0	$54,197	$255,786

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	$27,921,987	$22,507,832	$198,346,615	$5,414,155
2024	$18,772,800	$14,835,161	$185,600,925	$3,937,639
2023	$40,953,921	$25,513,764	$176,829,852	$15,440,157
2022	$18,329,237	$28,449,495	$167,185,531	$-10,120,258
2021	$29,213,548	$50,034,952	$179,755,016	$-20,821,404
2020	$39,071,947	$33,365,879	$167,213,316	$5,706,068

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