SCIENCE LITERACY FOUNDATION INC FKA GOOD CAUSE COMMUNICATIONS (EIN 263353771) - 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

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIAN S COHEN

Phone

5169925900

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SCIENCE LITERACY FOUNDATION INC FKA GOOD CAUSE COMMUNICATIONS, founded in 2017, is a micro nonprofit that reported $34K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 81% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $54K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 61% operating deficit.

Mission

THE SCIENCE LITERACY FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)3 SOCIAL-IMPACT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO INVESTIGATE, CREATE FUND SCALABLE INITIATIVES PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDE NEW PATHS TO SCIENCE LITERACY.

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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 $33,697

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $33,697

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $54,243

Other Expenses $54,317

TOTAL EXPENSES $54,317

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$33,697	$181,363	-0.8%
Expenses	$54,317	$223,838	-0.8%
Net Income	$-20,620	$-42,475	-0.5%

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
PAMELA WEINTRAUB	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COREY POWELL	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN COHEN	CEO & CHAIRMAN	5.00	Officer 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
2023	$33,697	$54,317	$6,446	$-20,620
2022	$181,363	$223,838	$19,566	$-42,475
2021	$225,000	$186,795	$62,041	$38,205

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