NATIONAL CAVE & KARST RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC (EIN 421741207) - 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

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

VALERIE DAVIS

Phone

5758875518

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

NATIONAL CAVE & KARST RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2005, is a micro nonprofit that reported $4K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 9984% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO: FURTHER THE SCIENCE OF SPELEOLOGY; CENTRALIZE AND STANDARDIZE SPELEOLOGICAL INFORMATION; FOSTER INTERDISCIPLINARY COOPERATION IN CAVE AND KARST RESEARCH PROGRAMS; PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION; PROMOTE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF CAVE AND KARST LANDFORMS; AND PROMOTE AND DEVELOP ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.

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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 $3,832

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,832

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,444

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $4,444

Other Expenses $20

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,464

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$3,832	$38	+99.8%
Expenses	$4,464	$18,043	-0.8%
Net Income	$-632	$-18,005	-1.0%

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
VALERIE DAVIS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARLOS ROMERO	SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BERT ASHBROOK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON SHIRLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2024	$3,832	$4,464	No data	$-632
2023	$38	$18,043	$4,464	$-18,005
2022	$26	$41,984	$22,471	$-41,958
2022	No data	$41,960	$22,469	No data
2020	$107,375	$68,629	$114,672	$38,746

NATIONAL CAVE & KARST RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC