SCIENCE LITERACY PROJECT (EIN 521844456) - 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

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JON ENTINE

Phone

4109419374

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SCIENCE LITERACY PROJECT, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $264K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $310K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

PROMOTING SCIENCE LITERACY BY EDUCATING THE PUBIC ABOUT BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION THAT IS REVOLUTIONIZING MEDICINE AND ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND FOOD PRACTICES

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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 $253,736

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5,990

Other Revenue $4,478

TOTAL REVENUE $264,204

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $154,838

Fundraising Expenses $37,423

Program Expenses $249,159

Other Expenses $154,951

TOTAL EXPENSES $309,789

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$264,204	$232,504	+0.1%
Expenses	$309,789	$373,979	-0.2%
Net Income	$-45,585	$-141,475	-0.7%

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

$151,445

Total Directors

$151,445

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JON ENTINE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$151,445	$0	$151,445
MAHALETCHUMY ARUJANAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY J BOOTE ROTH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NINA V FEDOROFF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN HEFFERON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR GANESH KISHORE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONALD E KLEINMAN MD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT L THOMPSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURIE ZOLOTH	DIRECTOR	1.00	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
2025	$264,204	$309,789	$147,368	$-45,585
2024	$232,504	$373,979	$208,041	$-141,475
2023	$252,151	$422,933	$293,721	$-170,782
2022	$382,852	$450,415	$456,366	$-67,563
2021	$493,276	$432,673	$572,411	$60,603
2020	$741,183	$613,855	$510,308	$127,328
2019	$488,853	$603,069	$382,980	$-114,216

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