THE CINCINNATI ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY

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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

1911

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Bryan Simpson

Phone

5139411981

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

THE CINCINNATI ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1911, is a micro nonprofit that reported $91K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 175% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $53K, a strong 59% operating margin.

Mission

The Cincinnati Astronomical Society (CAS), founded in 1911, encourages and supports amateur astronomers and educates the public on astronomy and related sciences.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $34,377 Revenue: $12,663

FACILITIES & PROGRAMS: CAS currently maintains facilities and five astronomical observatories with an extraordinary selection of current and historical telescopes. CAS membership is open to the...

FACILITIES & PROGRAMS: CAS currently maintains facilities and five astronomical observatories with an extraordinary selection of current and historical telescopes. CAS membership is open to the general public, and its member-volunteers provide an array of educational programs for our membership and the general public at large. CAS hosts or participates in public outreach events at our facilities, schools, parks and other venues throughout the tri-state area.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $78,454

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $12,158

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $90,612

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $34,377

Other Expenses $37,553

TOTAL EXPENSES $37,553

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$90,612	$32,950	+1.7%
Expenses	$37,553	$35,773	+0.0%
Net Income	$53,059	$-2,823	-19.8%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Bryan Simpson	President	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Titus	1st Vice President	4	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Blasing	2nd Vice President	4	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Terry Endres	Secretary	4	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Thorsten Schroeder	Treasurer	5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dave Beitz	Trustee	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Engel	Trustee	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chuck Fairbanks	Trustee	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Hontas	Trustee	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brad Reck	Trustee	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Sneddon	Trustee	4	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
2024	$90,612	$37,553	$671,424	$53,059
2023	$32,950	$35,773	$569,859	$-2,823