RISER FOUNDATION (EIN 270705026) - 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

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FREDERICK D BENTLEY

Phone

6153299902

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

RISER FOUNDATION, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $471K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $612K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

TO RAISE FUNDS THROUGH DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ORDER TO SUPPORT OTHER NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGH CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND GRANTS WHICH ARE TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE, CONSERVATION, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, MEDICAL, RELIGIOUS AND/OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES.

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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 (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $470,546

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $470,546

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $599,651

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $605,258

Other Expenses $12,790

TOTAL EXPENSES $612,441

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$470,546	$328,118	+0.4%
Expenses	$612,441	$404,469	+0.5%
Net Income	$-141,895	$-76,351	+0.9%

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
FREDERICK D BENTLEY	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES H CHEEK IV	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY H HARRINGTON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY WILLIAMS	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CASSIDY BENTLEY	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	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
2019	$470,546	$612,441	$683,262	$-141,895

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