LUKURU WILDLIFE RESEARCH FOUNDATION (EIN 311598890) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOAN A THOMPSON

Phone

7404745210

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

LUKURU WILDLIFE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $484K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 159% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $532K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

TO CONDUCT WILDLIFE RESEARCH, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SPECIES CONSERVATION WITHIN THE BORDERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (AFRICA) AND THE STATE OF OHIO (USA).

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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 $483,484

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $61

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $483,545

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $60,000

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $531,960

Other Expenses $471,960

TOTAL EXPENSES $531,960

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$483,545	$186,927	+1.6%
Expenses	$531,960	$253,986	+1.1%
Net Income	$-48,415	$-67,059	-0.3%

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

$60,000

Total Directors

$60,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOAN A THOMPSON	PRESIDENT	25.00	Officer Director	$60,000	$0	$60,000
ANN HARR	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY A HARR	TREASURER	3.00	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
2024	$483,545	$531,960	$120,263	$-48,415
2023	$186,927	$253,986	$168,678	$-67,059
2022	$9,366	$78,556	$235,737	$-69,190
2021	$13,074	$106,538	$304,927	$-93,464
2020	$2,931	$59,518	$398,391	$-56,587
2019	$973,905	$1,281,799	$454,978	$-307,894
2018	$1,985,784	$1,612,927	$766,624	$372,857

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