SOUTHERN STAR MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (EIN 453817958) - 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

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

C LEN BENCKENSTEIN

Phone

3464351961

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SOUTHERN STAR MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $396K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 1870% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 639% operating deficit.

Mission

ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ALLEVIATE HUMAN SUFFERING THROUGH MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR THE DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF DISEASES AND IMPAIRMENTS OF MAN SO THAT PEOPLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE PRESENCE OF GOD'S LOVE WITHIN THEM THROUGH BETTER HEALTH AND INTENTIONAL SERVICE.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $396,376

Other Revenue $8

TOTAL REVENUE $396,384

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $19,000

Salaries & Benefits $737,838

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,666,282

Other Expenses $2,172,773

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,929,611

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$396,384	$20,119	+18.7%
Expenses	$2,929,611	$3,106,131	-0.1%
Net Income	$-2,533,227	$-3,086,012	-0.2%

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

$432,319

Total Directors

$470,319

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
C LEN BENCKENSTEIN	TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN & PRES	10.00	Officer Director	$190,400	$0	$190,400
JOHN BECKENSTEIN	TRUSTEE & VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$19,000	$0	$38,000
JAY CHADHA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$19,000	$0	$38,000
JOHNSON ELLIS	TRUSTEE & VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$19,000	$0	$38,000
JACOB JOHNSON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAMELA DANIEL	TRUSTEE, SECRETARY & TREAS	35.00	Officer Director	$146,919	$0	$165,919

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	$396,384	$2,929,611	$3,704,863	$-2,533,227
2023	$20,119	$3,106,131	$6,238,090	$-3,086,012
2022	$-457,687	$545,847	$9,323,690	$-1,003,534
2021	$668,385	$615,948	$10,333,982	$52,437
2020	$70,033	$784,111	$10,519,539	$-714,078
2019	$26,273,759	$15,481,592	$11,029,784	$10,792,167
2018	$514,571	$363,517	$196,699	$151,054

SOUTHERN STAR MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE