ALPHA RHO CHI FOUNDATION (EIN 363697197) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1989

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Phillip Buckberg

Phone

5137511133

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ALPHA RHO CHI FOUNDATION, founded in 1989, is a micro nonprofit that reported $59K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $24K, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

Scholarships for students of architecture and the allied arts; Grants for professional, educational programs; Grants for promoting architectural education and awards, Grants for emerging professionals' licensing fees and educational materials

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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 $32,498

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $26,127

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $58,625

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $16,517

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $2,074

Program Expenses $16,517

Other Expenses $17,829

TOTAL EXPENSES $34,346

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$58,625	$84,159	-0.3%
Expenses	$34,346	$35,311	0.0%
Net Income	$24,279	$48,848	-0.5%

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
Phillip Buckberg	President	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
William Bradford	Vice President	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Jenkins	Secretary	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Charles Nickel	Treasurer	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Mock	Director	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kenneth Smith	Director	1	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lannis Kirkland	Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nicole Dress	Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matthew Praissman	Trustee	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrew Kessinger	Ex-Officio Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cory Spinks	Ex-Officio Director	0	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	$58,625	$34,346	$1,117,127	$24,279
2024	$84,159	$35,311	$971,383	$48,848
2023	$45,672	$33,536	$897,410	$12,136
2022	$74,044	$27,052	$769,910	$46,992
2021	$134,332	$50,926	$908,996	$83,406
2020	$136,808	$20,442	$819,130	$116,366

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