INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR NEUROETHOLOGY (EIN 330103940) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Tuckman-Chang Vulnerability Assessment

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Karen Mesce

Phone

7852892056

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR NEUROETHOLOGY, founded in 1985, is a micro nonprofit that reported $38K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 42% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $576K represent 183 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The society's mission is to promote the scientific study of the neural bases of animal behavior, a field known as Neuroethology. The society promotes Neuroethology by publishing newsletters; maintaining membership to communicate; sponsoring education for students; providing grants and awards in support of research and travel; and holding international meetings for the exchange of information and research in the field of Neuroethology.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health & Payment Capacity Assessment (FICO Scale: 300–850)

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $20,991

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $17,282

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $38,273

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,450

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $20,450

Other Expenses $28,859

TOTAL EXPENSES $49,309

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$38,273	$115,885	-0.7%
Expenses	$49,309	$46,261	+0.1%
Net Income	$-11,036	$69,624	-1.2%

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 Mesce	President	6	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Eric Warrant	Past President	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Cynthia Moss	President-Elect	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Susan Fahrbach	Treasurer	4	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Gabriella Wolfe	Secretary	4	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$38,273	$49,309	$622,739	$-11,036
2022	$115,885	$46,261	$590,529	$69,624
2021	$83,710	$31,732	$598,326	$51,978
2020	$37,723	$36,734	$575,778	$989

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR NEUROETHOLOGY