RONIN INSTITUTE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP (EIN 454524080) - 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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DR DANA COHEN

Phone

3342900968

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-02-14

RONIN INSTITUTE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP, founded in 2012, is a micro nonprofit that reported $5K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 98% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $108K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 2118% operating deficit.

Mission

THE RONIN INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE COMMITTED TO TRUTH AND EMPATHY.

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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 $140

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4

Other Revenue $4,703

TOTAL REVENUE $4,847

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $67,035

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $15,011

Other Expenses $40,481

TOTAL EXPENSES $107,516

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,847	$299,965	-1.0%
Expenses	$107,516	$298,304	-0.6%
Net Income	$-102,669	$1,661	-62.8%

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

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
DANA COHEN	PRESIDENT AND BOARD CHAIR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHERYL SUNDBERG	SECRETARY/TREASURER	10.00	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	$4,847	$107,516	No data	$-102,669
2024	$299,965	$298,304	$102,669	$1,661
2023	$783,575	$829,423	$165,301	$-45,848
2021	$1,256,172	$1,059,268	$333,448	$196,904
2020	$493,873	$669,409	$49,296	$-175,536
2020	$559,226	$669,409	$114,649	$-110,183
2019	$455,312	$586,455	$160,977	$-131,143

RONIN INSTITUTE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP