SENSE ABOUT SCIENCE USA

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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

TREVOR BUTTERWORTH

Tax Period

2018-07-01 to 2019-06-30

SENSE ABOUT SCIENCE USA, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit that reported $175K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $27K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

To create and curate a national conversation about the value of scientific progress and the importance of evidence and transparency.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $117,713

STATS creates resources and workshops for journalists and researchers to improve statistical literacy in scienctific research and the news. This is achieved by working with academic statisticians...

STATS creates resources and workshops for journalists and researchers to improve statistical literacy in scienctific research and the news. This is achieved by working with academic statisticians through a collaboration with the American Statistical Association.AllTrials USA is a grassroots network of engaged supporters to improve transparency in medical research by creating tools, training and guidance for patients, physicians, academics, pharmaceutical companies and funders to advance transparency in clinical trials. Scientifically Speaking brings science and society closer together by encouraging early-career scientists to participate in public outreach throughout theit career.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $174,684

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $29

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $174,713

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $117,713

Other Expenses $147,270

TOTAL EXPENSES $147,270

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$174,713	$209,269	-0.2%
Expenses	$147,270	$344,846	-0.6%
Net Income	$27,443	$-135,577	-1.2%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PAUL HARDAKER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACEY BROWN	BOARD MEMEBR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELISABETH EAVES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIETRAN SCHEUFELE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TREVOR BUTTERWORTH	DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Highest	$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
2019	$174,713	$147,270	$81,260	$27,443
2018	$209,269	$344,846	$53,817	$-135,577