ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE (EIN 521140340) - 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

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAPHNE BRYANT

Phone

2023477474

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Unknown sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

LEADING SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FOR CREATING A MORE SUSTAINABLE, SAFE, SECURE, AND TECHNICALLY ADVANCED BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

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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 $1,693,066

Program Service Revenue $155,746

Investment Income $46,400

Other Revenue $-69,123

TOTAL REVENUE $1,826,089

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $678,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $136,736

Program Expenses $1,834,900

Other Expenses $1,426,979

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,104,979

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,826,089	$1,508,781	+0.2%
Expenses	$2,104,979	$1,933,823	+0.1%
Net Income	$-278,890	$-425,042	-0.3%

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

$414,543

Total Directors

$1,107,401

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LINDA BAUER DARR	BOARD MEMBER(ACEC PRESIDENT &CEO)	1.00	Director	$0	$59,272	$1,107,401
STEVEN LEFTON	CHAIR(AS OF MAY 2025)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL CARRAGHER	CHAIR, PAST CHAIR(AS OF MAY 2025)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN CARRATO	PAST CHAIR(UNTIL MAY 2025)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG KELLY	VICE CHAIR (AS OF MAY 2025)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL CORKERY	TREASURER(UNTIL MAY 2025)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAVIER BALDOR	TREASURER(AS OF MAY 2025)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALYSON WATSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE HARRIS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES HOFFMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA ROBERT	BOARD MEMBER	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCUS QUIGLEY	BOARD MEMBER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY RABA	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM JONES	BOARD MEMBER	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN GREENLEAF	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY MCCUNE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KASEY ANDERSON	BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL MAY 2025)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEREK CLYBURN	BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL MAY 2025)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES HAYNES	BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL MAY 2025)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY WOLVERTON	BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL MAY 2025)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAPHNE BRYANT	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & SECRETARY	40.00	Officer	$0	$65,150	$414,543
KERRY GAYLOR	DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS	40.00	Highest	$0	$29,305	$184,005

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	$1,826,089	$2,104,979	$2,232,959	$-278,890
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,404,072	$933,346	$2,615,484	$1,470,726
2022	$862,491	$845,621	$1,355,775	$16,870
2021	$663,993	$866,137	$1,358,483	$-202,144

ACEC RESEARCH INSTITUTE