Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

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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

1949

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Alexandra Bell

Phone

7737026312

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, founded in 1949, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

THE BULLETIN'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE MANMADE THREATS TO OUR EXISTENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,932,490

THE BULLETIN OF THE ATOMIC SCIENTSISTS EQUIPS THE PUBLIC, POLICY MAKERS, AND SCIENTISTS WITH THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO REDUCE MAN-MADE THREATS TO OUR EXISTENCE.

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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 $2,386,076

Program Service Revenue $268,086

Investment Income $109,111

Other Revenue $19,353

TOTAL REVENUE $2,782,626

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,848,619

Fundraising Expenses $362,344

Program Expenses $2,932,490

Other Expenses $1,684,752

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,533,371

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,782,626	$2,214,132	+0.3%
Expenses	$3,533,371	$2,853,426	+0.2%
Net Income	$-750,745	$-639,294	+0.2%

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

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
Alexandra Bell	CEO	40.00		$210,000	$6,300	$216,300
John Mecklin	Editor in Chief	40.00		$163,152	$4,895	$168,047
John Pope	Chief Aud. Officer	40.00		$122,954	$7,378	$130,332
Edmund G Brown Jr	Executive Dir.	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David Kuhlman	Chairman	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lee Francis 1st VP	Vice President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Ramsey 2nd VP	Vice President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Milorad Ceko	Treasurer	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Virginia Berkeley	Secretary	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephanie Woodson	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert LoPrete	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
William Revelle	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Melissa Harris	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ania Labno	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bryan Bacon	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joanne Po	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Harold Jones	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dimple Shah	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Holz	Director	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Lee	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Balkcom	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dave Calloway	Director	0.00	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	$2,782,626	$3,533,371	$1,918,224	$-750,745
2024	$2,214,132	$2,853,426	$2,664,578	$-639,294
2023	$1,541,028	$3,009,586	$3,362,774	$-1,468,558
2022	$6,017,620	$2,651,772	$4,809,335	$3,365,848
2020	$1,689,150	$1,993,168	$1,707,811	$-304,018
2019	$2,276,497	$1,688,629	$2,056,814	$587,868
2018	$1,196,119	$1,718,845	$1,387,579	$-522,726