THE GARDINER FOUNDATION (EIN 320207075) - 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

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DEXTER GARDINER

Phone

6467210011

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE GARDINER FOUNDATION, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $228K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 63% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

PROVIDE SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING VARIOUS SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS THROUGH A VARIETY OF EVENTS AND GROUP MEETINGS. SUPPORT RANGES FROM COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, COMPUTERS, SCHOOL, AND OTHER SUPPLIES FOR BURIAL ASSISTANCE AND SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL MENTORING AND GUIDANCE.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $202,455

Program Service Revenue $25,000

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $284

TOTAL REVENUE $227,739

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,225

Salaries & Benefits $43,068

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $158,054

Other Expenses $179,900

TOTAL EXPENSES $232,193

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$227,739	$139,362	+0.6%
Expenses	$232,193	$123,760	+0.9%
Net Income	$-4,454	$15,602	-1.3%

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

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

$39,685

Total Directors

$39,685

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DEXTER GARDINER	PRESIDENT	40	Officer Director	$39,685	$0	$39,685
ELLOY CASSELL	CO-VICE PRESIDENT	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLTON JAY	CO-VICE PRESIDENT	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA KAMINSKY	TREASURER	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERRI BARFIELD	SECRETARY	2	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	$227,739	$232,193	$114,734	$-4,454
2024	$139,362	$123,760	$43,383	$15,602
2023	$101,892	$117,897	$7,019	$-16,005
2022	$100,769	$197,703	$28,589	$-96,934
2021	$250,496	$251,810	$129,843	$-1,314

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