CORNERSTONES OF SCIENCE (EIN 271337213) - 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

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CYNTHIA RANDALL ED

Phone

2072088975

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CORNERSTONES OF SCIENCE is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $336K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 161% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $221K, a strong 66% operating margin.

Mission

Cornerstones of Science works with public libraries to create science programs that spark curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of the world around us.

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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 $336,963

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $-1,091

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $335,872

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $66,840

Fundraising Expenses $33,983

Program Expenses $43,434

Other Expenses $47,936

TOTAL EXPENSES $114,776

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$335,872	$128,773	+1.6%
Expenses	$114,776	$159,874	-0.3%
Net Income	$221,096	$-31,101	-8.1%

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

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
CYNTHIA RANDALL	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00		$61,903	$0	$61,903
CHRIS GOODWIN	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dean Grodzins	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Cathy Burack	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jocelyn Hubbell	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Hal Grodzins	Treasurer	2.00	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
2025	$335,872	$114,776	$354,612	$221,096
2023	$248,989	$261,584	$175,062	$-12,595
2022	$281,736	$282,100	$165,957	$-364
2021	$254,174	$301,131	$179,221	$-46,957
2020	$396,365	$375,484	$238,858	$20,881
2019	$359,130	$310,864	$196,603	$48,266
2018	$284,596	$380,025	$195,688	$-95,429

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