PROPIONIC ACIDEMIA FOUNDATION

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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

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jill Chertow

Tax Period

2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31

PROPIONIC ACIDEMIA FOUNDATION, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the Medical Research sector that reported $146K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $22K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

FINDING IMPROVED TREATMENTS AND A CURE FOR PROPIONIC ACIDEMIA BY FUNDING RESEACH AND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $106,822

Research Grants to find better treatments and a cure for Propionic Acidemia and Propionic Acidemia, Patient Registry. Contacting researchers

Program 2

Expenses: $10,114

Outreach, education, and awareness of medical professionals, affected families and community. Distributed two newsletters. Held virtural meetings. Attended and exhibited at medical professional...

Outreach, education, and awareness of medical professionals, affected families and community. Distributed two newsletters. Held virtural meetings. Attended and exhibited at medical professional meetings

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $119,441

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $26,516

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $145,957

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100,822

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $4,269

Program Expenses $116,936

Other Expenses $22,729

TOTAL EXPENSES $123,551

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$145,957	$172,394	-0.2%
Expenses	$123,551	$190,005	-0.3%
Net Income	$22,406	$-17,611	-2.3%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jill Chertow Franks	President	020.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Angela Waits	Secretary	010.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Maria L Cotrina	Board Member	004.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brittany Smith	Treasurer	010.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sue Weaver	Board Member	002.00	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
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$145,957	$123,551	$460,486	$22,406
2023	$172,394	$190,005	$438,080	$-17,611
2022	$133,119	$109,182	$455,691	$23,937
2021	$140,142	$176,764	$431,754	$-36,622
2020	$97,661	$89,016	$468,376	$8,645