The National Association of Spine Specialists (EIN 364309601) - 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

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Eric J Muehlbauer

Phone

6302303600

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

The National Association of Spine Specialists, founded in 1999, is a micro nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $58K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 90% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $530K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 821% operating deficit.

Mission

Promote common business conditions of medical providers who treat the human spine.

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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 $29,000

Program Service Revenue $21,150

Investment Income $7,392

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $57,542

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $182,216

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $347,759

TOTAL EXPENSES $529,975

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$57,542	$589,525	-0.9%
Expenses	$529,975	$630,003	-0.2%
Net Income	$-472,433	$-40,478	+10.7%

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

$373,443

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Philip Schneider MD	Chairman	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Zoher Ghogawala MD	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Kreiner MD	First Vice President	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
William Mitchell MD	Second Vice President	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
David O'Brien MD	Secretary	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mitchel Reiter MD	Treasurer	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
John Finkenberg MD	Past President	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$50,000
Eric J Muehlbauer MJ CAE	Executive Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$323,443

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$57,542	$529,975	$488,307	$-472,433
2022	$589,525	$630,003	$838,929	$-40,478
2021	$559,885	$545,265	$889,660	$14,620
2020	$609,011	$526,066	$827,370	$82,945
2019	$638,591	$751,603	$732,482	$-113,012
2018	$638,094	$705,158	$845,484	$-67,064

The National Association of Spine Specialists