NEARZERO

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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

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KAREN FRIES

Phone

2067796102

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

NEARZERO, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $180K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $158K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO MITIGATE ANTHROPOGENIC CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND BY SERVING AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR SCIENTIFICALLY GROUNDED POLICY DECISIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $139,098 Revenue: $30,000

NearZero spent funds on research and analysis as well as website infrastructure and software development to support our mission of serving as a source of information for scientifically grounded...

NearZero spent funds on research and analysis as well as website infrastructure and software development to support our mission of serving as a source of information for scientifically grounded policy decisions, with a focus on mitigation of anthropogenic climate change. NearZero evaluated strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately reaching the goal of reducing carbon emissions from energy production of all forms to near zero. Through our website and reports, NearZero disseminated this information to those who make and influence energy-related decisions in business, government and NGO's.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $150,000

Program Service Revenue $30,000

Investment Income $12

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $180,012

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $139,098

Other Expenses $157,697

TOTAL EXPENSES $157,697

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$180,012	$308,902	-0.4%
Expenses	$157,697	$269,896	-0.4%
Net Income	$22,315	$39,006	-0.4%

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
KAREN FRIES	EXEC. DIRECTOR/TREASURER	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN J DAVIS	DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL MASTRANDREA	CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/VP/SECRETARY	10.00	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
2018	$180,012	$157,697	$105,033	$22,315