FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

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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

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ADRIENNE DRELL

Phone

6468670994

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $286K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 93% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $707K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 147% operating deficit.

Mission

SUPPORT OF HIGHER EDUCATION INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES THAT FURTHER THE EXEMPT ACTIVITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $692,625

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR US NATIONAL STUDENTS WISHING TO PURSUE POSTGRADUATE DEGREES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX, AND SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF NEW, AS WELL AS DEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING, RESEARCH PROJECTS OR...

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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 $285,701

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $-146

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $285,555

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $692,625

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $692,625

Other Expenses $13,929

TOTAL EXPENSES $706,554

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$285,555	$3,833,628	-0.9%
Expenses	$706,554	$3,388,855	-0.8%
Net Income	$-420,999	$444,773	-1.9%

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

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
DAVID JACKSON	VICE PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUGLAS KRUSE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SPIROS DIMOLITSAS	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDITH HASKO	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL WEBB	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN CATHERWOOD	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN FICKLE	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN SEDLINS	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ADRIENNE DRELL	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
VIRGINIA RUDD AKA JINNY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH CHURCHILL	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID NICHOLSON	ASSISTANT SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARINA PEDRERIA-VILARINO	ASSISTANT TRESURER	0.50	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	$285,555	$706,554	$197,874	$-420,999
2023	$3,833,628	$3,388,855	$618,847	$444,773
2022	$1,102,183	$1,044,793	$189,076	$57,390
2021	$455,288	$903,260	$455,526	$-447,972
2020	$580,934	$916,145	$579,658	$-335,211
2019	$903,404	$659,979	$914,869	$243,425
2018	$665,606	$481,550	$671,595	$184,056