IN SITU EXPLORERS (EIN 475006681) - 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

April Christine Smith

Phone

9198026103

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

IN SITU EXPLORERS, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $369K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $95K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

To make access to science education in North Carolina equitable, impartial, and widely available, while invoking passion and encouraging a better understanding of how science and nature impact our lives.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $369,440

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $369,440

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $95,209

Fundraising Expenses $7,500

Program Expenses $182,656

Other Expenses $178,765

TOTAL EXPENSES $273,974

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$369,440	$255,500	+0.4%
Expenses	$273,974	$179,021	+0.5%
Net Income	$95,466	$76,479	+0.2%

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

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

$69,872

Total Directors

$69,872

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
April C Smith PhD	President	40	Officer Director Highest	$69,872	$0	$69,872
Kristen Nightingale	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Gilleland PhD	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gitanjali Tenja PhD	Director	3	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
2024	$369,440	$273,974	$219,207	$95,466
2023	$255,500	$179,021	$157,748	$76,479

IN SITU EXPLORERS