Sankofar Research Institute (EIN 461422753) - 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

2016

Phone

8145715521

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

Sankofar Research Institute, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit that reported $285K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 157% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $54K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

We are a community- centered research institute that unites residents of communities with professional researchers and community leaders in order to mobilize positive social change.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $211,700

Program Service Revenue $73,765

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $285,465

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $114,174

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $163,564

Other Expenses $116,721

TOTAL EXPENSES $231,595

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$285,465	$111,100	+1.6%
Expenses	$231,595	$166,257	+0.4%
Net Income	$53,870	$-55,157	-2.0%

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

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

$79,111

Total Directors

$79,111

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Nicole Richards	Executive Director	40	Officer Director	$79,111	$0	$79,111
Alexander Triantaphyllis	Treasurer	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Carla Bradley	President	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Olutomi Subulade	Secretary	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Deborah Grotfeldt	Director	1	Officer	$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
2021	$285,465	$231,595	$101,785	$53,870
2020	$111,100	$166,257	$-17,760	$-55,157
2019	$100,342	$139,461	No data	$-39,119
2018	$286,973	$234,853	No data	$52,120

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