MISSOURI CURES EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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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

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE HAYES

Phone

3149931900

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MISSOURI CURES EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 2009, is a micro nonprofit that reported $97K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $234K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 141% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO PROMOTE MISSOURI'S MEDICAL RESEARCH, EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT MISSOURI'S MEDICAL RESEARCH, AND FOSTER COLLABORATIONS THAT STRENGTHEN MISSOURI'S REPUTATION AS A GLOBAL LEADER IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF MISSOURIANS AND STIMULATE THE ECONOMY IN OUR STATE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $130,251

MISSOURI CURES EDUCATION FOUNDATION ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MISSOURI BY MAKING PRESENTATIONS, TABLING AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND THROUGH OUR DIGITAL PLATFORMS. THE GOAL OF THIS OUTREACH IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT MEDICAL RESEARCH HAPPENING IN MISSOURI AND THE WORK MISSOURI CURES DOES.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,604

MISSOURI CURES EDUCATION FOUNDATION HOSTED COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENTS, INCLUDING A DOCUMENTARY SCREENING, A RARE DISEASE SUMMIT, AND SEVERAL RESEARCHER TALKS. THESE EVENTS FEATURED MISSOURI MEDICAL RESEARCHERS AND FOCUSED ON EDUCATING COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT MISSOURI'S ROLE IN DEVELOPING TREATMENTS, THERAPIES, AND CURES.

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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 $2,437

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,680

Other Revenue $89,978

TOTAL REVENUE $97,095

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $183,426

Fundraising Expenses $38,584

Program Expenses $131,855

Other Expenses $50,897

TOTAL EXPENSES $234,323

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$97,095	$77,097	+0.3%
Expenses	$234,323	$234,286	+0.0%
Net Income	$-137,228	$-157,189	-0.1%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KELLY GILLESPIE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DONN RUBIN	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GINO SERA	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE HAYES	EXECUTIVE DI	30.00	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
2024	$97,095	$234,323	$49,009	$-137,228
2023	$77,097	$234,286	$192,409	$-157,189
2022	$106,000	$162,142	$342,691	$-56,142
2021	$318,411	$285,314	$413,971	$33,097
2020	$210,575	$280,273	$367,608	$-69,698
2019	$374,111	$311,609	$443,807	$62,502
2018	$410,224	$317,260	$377,016	$92,964