NORTHWEST INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH (EIN 251296727) - 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

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELANA COMO

Phone

8148369295

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NORTHWEST INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH, founded in 1975, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $47.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF VARIOUS GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS.

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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 $47,023,807

Program Service Revenue $119,933

Investment Income $201,530

Other Revenue $94,753

TOTAL REVENUE $47,440,023

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,282,492

Salaries & Benefits $3,695,522

Fundraising Expenses $27,640

Program Expenses $45,473,375

Other Expenses $39,564,723

TOTAL EXPENSES $46,542,737

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$47,440,023	$39,503,006	+0.2%
Expenses	$46,542,737	$39,469,969	+0.2%
Net Income	$897,286	$33,037	+26.2%

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

N/A

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

$219,877

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ELANA COMO	CEO	40.00	Officer	$191,265	$28,612	$219,877
ALDO JACKSON PHD	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PHILIP BELFIORE PHD	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
LINDA HOLMAN MBA SPHR	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DR BEN WILSON	AT-LARGE	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DR APRIL TORRENCE	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SUZANNE PRESTON	AT-LARGE	1.00	Officer	$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	$47,440,023	$46,542,737	$8,959,316	$897,286
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$43,423,687	$42,795,724	$7,232,287	$627,963
2022	$51,433,326	$50,719,600	$10,646,840	$713,726
2021	$44,694,809	$43,467,249	$4,835,958	$1,227,560
2020	$36,028,767	$36,004,216	$3,339,483	$24,551
2019	$31,083,682	$30,919,375	$3,249,214	$164,307
2018	$4,697,327	$4,670,256	$429,406	$27,071

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