PRO BONO ADVISORY COUNCIL (EIN 474773103) - 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

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMES PATTERSON

Phone

6126705307

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

PRO BONO ADVISORY COUNCIL, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $269K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 89% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $296K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE PRO BONO ADVISORY COMMITTEE IS TO ASSIST THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE IN FULFILLING ITS MANDATE TO WORK WITH AND SUPPORT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ASSOCIATIONS IN ESTABLISHING PRO BONO PROGRAMS TO ASSIST UNDER-RESOURCED INVENTORS WITH BRINGING THEIR PRODUCTS TO MARKET.

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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 $168,390

Program Service Revenue $99,578

Investment Income $597

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $268,565

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $288,597

Other Expenses $296,475

TOTAL EXPENSES $296,475

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$268,565	$142,036	+0.9%
Expenses	$296,475	$119,512	+1.5%
Net Income	$-27,910	$22,524	-2.2%

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

$37,097

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BEN FERNANDEZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARA KENDALL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANA COLARULLI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID KAPPOS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NINA Y WANG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LATEEF MTIMA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAHDA AHTONE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR PAUL CAMPBELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA HENCE EVANS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES HOWARD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHINWE OHANELE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTIE THOENE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ULYSSES WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM PATTERSON	CHAIR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
WARREN TUTTLE	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KIRK DAMMAN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOE MISCHLER	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MORRIS NEWMAN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	8.50	Officer	$37,097	$0	$37,097

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
2024	$268,565	$296,475	$71,270	$-27,910

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