LIGHTNING PROTECTION INSTITUTE (EIN 510238981) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Phone

2245042575

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LIGHTNING PROTECTION INSTITUTE, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit that reported $472K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $436K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

THE INSTITUTE DEVELOPS INFORMATION RESOURCES ON LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS. THE ORGANIZATION MARKETS PRODUCTS TO MEMBERS FOR USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. THE FOCUS IS TO DEVELOP THE TOTAL MARKET FOR LIGHTNING PROTECTION THROUGH PROMOTION OF NATIONAL STANDARDS.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $471,502

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $471,502

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $435,623

TOTAL EXPENSES $435,623

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$471,502	$369,820	+0.3%
Expenses	$435,623	$410,018	+0.1%
Net Income	$35,879	$-40,198	-1.9%

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

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
TYLER BAUMERT	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAY STRIPLING	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY HARGER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK DILLION	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRET PEIFER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN PETTLON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE PORTFLEET Sr	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILIP YOUTSEY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN TOBIAS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRK PARTRIDGE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK HENDRICKS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAVIER MESA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EVAN CRIPE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY MCELROY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN MELTON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY R HARGER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JEFF STEFFES	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARK MORGAN	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
EVAN CRIPE	TREASURER	2.00	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
2025	$471,502	$435,623	$871,170	$35,879
2024	$369,820	$410,018	$733,889	$-40,198
2023	$376,388	$320,366	$760,973	$56,022
2022	$347,711	$333,011	$668,192	$14,700
2021	$346,069	$288,626	$606,091	$57,443
2020	$331,940	$297,854	$547,516	$34,086
2019	$336,106	$301,820	$509,733	$34,286
2018	$334,018	$309,399	$476,065	$24,619

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