SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY (EIN 462724499) - 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

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ZARINAH AGNEW

Phone

6086980428

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $119K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 147% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $110K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS FORMED TO HELP BRING BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS INSIGHT TO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, RESULTING IN POSITIVE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES.

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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 $119,170

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $119,170

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $89,100

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $84,449

Other Expenses $20,443

TOTAL EXPENSES $109,543

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$119,170	$48,290	+1.5%
Expenses	$109,543	$47,344	+1.3%
Net Income	$9,627	$946	+9.2%

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

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

$89,100

Total Directors

$89,100

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ZARINAH AGNEW	PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer Director	$89,100	$0	$89,100
DAVID PIZARRO	SECRETARY	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN HOGERTY	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL NORTON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
AYELET GNEEZY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
NINA MAZAR	DIRECTOR	0.50	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
2023	$119,170	$109,543	$38,430	$9,627
2020	$26,013	$56,401	$22,830	$-30,388
2018	$462,645	$464,935	$310,130	$-2,290

SOCIAL SCIENCE OBSERVATORY