MIDWEST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS (EIN 376034629) - 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

1950

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ELLEN ELRICK

Phone

2604035660

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MIDWEST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS, founded in 1950, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $14K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 45% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $224K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1478% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THIS FOUNDATION IS TO ADMINISTER FUNDS, RENT OR LEASE, MAINTAIN, AND HOLD LEGAL ASSETS TO BE USED FIRST, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, AND SECOND, FOR MAKING GRANTS FOR STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL WHO ARE PRACTICING CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH GRANTS TO THE ALBERT BAKER FUND.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $14,207

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $14,207

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $215,940

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $215,940

Other Expenses $8,239

TOTAL EXPENSES $224,179

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$14,207	$25,877	-0.5%
Expenses	$224,179	$210,914	+0.1%
Net Income	$-209,972	$-185,037	+0.1%

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
ELLEN ELRICK	PRESIDENT	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA RUSSO	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNNE SCOTT	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA RAY	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA WILLIAMS	TREASURER	2.00	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	$14,207	$224,179	$510,363	$-209,972
2024	$25,877	$210,914	$684,943	$-185,037
2023	$34,843	$101,723	$787,013	$-66,880
2022	$25,998	$105,460	$760,434	$-79,462
2021	$66,932	$107,345	$1,063,865	$-40,413
2020	$70,679	$90,175	$1,015,281	$-19,496
2019	$22,406	$75,139	$1,007,093	$-52,733

MIDWEST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS