WEDGE ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (EIN 237348134) - 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

1970

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KELLY RICHERS

Phone

6612017357

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WEDGE ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION, founded in 1970, is a micro nonprofit that reported $88K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $50K, a strong 57% operating margin.

Mission

To produce volumes fascicles about moths of the North American continent and other volumes regarding associated Lepidoptera related to this mission. To support the education of entomologists.

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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 $16,371

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $69,178

Other Revenue $1,972

TOTAL REVENUE $87,521

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,900

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $37,439

Other Expenses $33,039

TOTAL EXPENSES $37,439

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$87,521	$71,844	+0.2%
Expenses	$37,439	$55,488	-0.3%
Net Income	$50,082	$16,356	+2.1%

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
Kelly Richers	President	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sangmi Lee	Secretzry	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Todd Gilligan	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Wagner	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chuck Harp	Assistant Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Oliver Dominick	Assistant Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Nanz	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gregory Pohl	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christian Schmidt	Editor in Chief	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Larry Gall	Director	2.00	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	$87,521	$37,439	$821,836	$50,082
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$69,639	$26,545	$755,398	$43,094
2020	$98,336	$65,169	$688,957	$33,167

WEDGE ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION