INSTITUTE FOR ALTERNATIVE FUTURES (EIN 521159807) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Tuckman-Chang Vulnerability Assessment

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JONATHAN PECK

Phone

7036845880

Tax Period

2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

INSTITUTE FOR ALTERNATIVE FUTURES, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit that reported $363K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 81% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $76K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

TO HELP COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR FUTURE AND MORE WISELY CHOOSE AND CREATE THEIR PREFERRED FUTURE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health & Payment Capacity Assessment (FICO Scale: 300–850)

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $111,450

Investment Income $-344,039

Other Revenue $50

TOTAL REVENUE $-232,539

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $182,200

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $295,437

Other Expenses $152,679

TOTAL EXPENSES $334,879

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2019	2018	Change
Revenue	$-232,539	$363,116	-1.6%
Expenses	$334,879	$287,433	+0.2%
Net Income	$-567,418	$75,683	-8.5%

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

$149,980

Total Directors

$149,980

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CLEMENT BEZOLD PHD	CHAIRMAN	25.00	Officer Director	$84,613	$0	$84,613
JONATHAN C PECK	PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer Director	$65,367	$0	$65,367
JAMES A DATOR PHD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL LENAGHAN PHD	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK JF PECK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA TRIPP	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LTG RET ERIC SCHOOMAKER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM ROWLEY	TREASURER	2.00	Officer 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
2019	$-232,539	$334,879	No data	$-567,418
2018	$363,116	$287,433	$582,643	$75,683

INSTITUTE FOR ALTERNATIVE FUTURES