CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR NUTRITION … - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ronald Hoffman

Phone

7085154054

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR NUTRITION SPECIALISTS INC, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $310K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $448K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 44% operating deficit.

Mission

The BCNS develops programs and services to certify nutrition professionals to publicly evidence a level of competence, knowledge and experience needed to gain public trust, and enabling nutritionists to practice science-based nutrition counseling.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $95,169 Revenue: $309,945

The organization served as the certifying board for standards of professional nutritionists. In doing so, the organization conducted an examination test of applicants and certified those attaining...

The organization served as the certifying board for standards of professional nutritionists. In doing so, the organization conducted an examination test of applicants and certified those attaining all eligibility requirements.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,500 Revenue: $0

Advocacy Activities - Advocated for freedom to practice and insurance reimbursement for nutrition and obesity counseling by qualified nutrition and healthcare practioners.

Program 3

Expenses: $310,262 Revenue: $0

Support for other nonprofit nutrition organizations

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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 $227

Program Service Revenue $309,945

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $310,172

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $310,262

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $7,931

Program Expenses $407,931

Other Expenses $137,405

TOTAL EXPENSES $447,667

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$310,172	$213,238	+0.5%
Expenses	$447,667	$212,742	+1.1%
Net Income	$-137,495	$496	-278.2%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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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

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
Ronald Hoffman	Chair	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Melvyn Grovit	Treasurer	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeffrey Blumbert	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Norton Fishman	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Crystal Gossard	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jan Kielmann	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Leopold	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Julie Poteet	Director	1	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$310,172	$447,667	$252,635	$-137,495
2022	$213,238	$212,742	$262,677	$496
2021	$247,300	$156,619	$306,644	$90,681
2020	$166,175	$182,951	$248,269	$-16,776
2019	$184,550	$248,575	$225,859	$-64,025
2018	$224,078	$245,717	$252,679	$-21,639

CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR NUTRITION SPECIALISTS INC