YC ORG

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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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Chris Clark

Phone

6503876701

Tax Period

2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31

YC ORG, founded in 2015, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $16.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Expenses of $21.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

YC ORG is a non-profit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. The specific purpose of this organization is to support other charitable organizations conducting charitable activities. YC ORG furthers its purpose by making grants to other 501(c)(3) initiatives and activities that are trying to solve the worlds problems. The overall goal is to further scientific research that will ultimately be made freely available to the public.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $21,592,675

YC ORG supported a number of charitable projects and organizations in 2017, including Watsi, Y Combinator Research (Basic Income study, Research Fellows, and the Human Advancement Research...

YC ORG supported a number of charitable projects and organizations in 2017, including Watsi, Y Combinator Research (Basic Income study, Research Fellows, and the Human Advancement Research Community), OpenAI (Artificial Intelligence Research), and Watsi (Infrastructure for Universal Healthcare Access). All supported projects/organizations provide YC ORG with periodic updates and accounting of the use of their grants

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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 (2017)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $16,103,500

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $16,103,500

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,556,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $21,592,675

Other Expenses $42,621

TOTAL EXPENSES $21,598,621

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2017	2016	Change
Revenue	$16,103,500	$16,563,493	0.0%
Expenses	$21,598,621	$11,021,673	+1.0%
Net Income	$-5,495,121	$5,541,820	-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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sam Altman	CEO	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kate Courteau	Dir/Secretary	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kirsty Nathoo	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Grace Garey	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Walker Williams	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dan Siroker	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Clark	Treasurer	4.00	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
2017	$16,103,500	$21,598,621	$47,324	$-5,495,121