RAINFOREST CAFE FRIENDS OF THE FUT… - Form 990 Financial Data

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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

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RICHARD H LIEM

Phone

7133868371

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RAINFOREST CAFE FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOUNDATION, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $129K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 41% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $269K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 109% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE RAINFOREST CAFE FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOUNDATION IS TO COLLECT MONEY DEPOSITED INTO WISHING PONDS AND COLLECTION BOXES AT THE RELATED RAINFOREST CAFE RESTAURANTS BY PATRONS, EMPLOYEES, AND VISITORS AND DISTRIBUTE THE FUNDS TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $269,240

CHARITABLE DONATIONS

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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 $89,420

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $39,115

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $128,535

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $216,650

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $269,240

Other Expenses $52,590

TOTAL EXPENSES $269,240

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$128,535	$217,532	-0.4%
Expenses	$269,240	$122,046	+1.2%
Net Income	$-140,705	$95,486	-2.5%

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

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
TILMAN J FERTITTA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN L SCHEINTHAL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD H LIEM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer 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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$128,535	$269,240	$1,584,346	$-140,705
2022	$217,532	$122,046	$1,722,537	$95,486
2021	$162,723	$175,027	$824,753	$-12,304
2020	$63,503	$1,322,544	$263,385	$-1,259,041

RAINFOREST CAFE FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOUNDATION