SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION C/O YORK DOBYNS (EIN 541191441) - 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

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

YORK DOBYNS

Phone

6095168409

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION C/O YORK DOBYNS, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit that reported $285K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 160% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $120K, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

THE SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION (SSE) EXISTS TO PROVIDE A CRITICAL FORUM FOR SHARING ORIGINAL RESEARCH INTO CONVENTIONAL AND INCONVENTIONAL TOPICS.

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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 (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $189,830

Program Service Revenue $94,044

Investment Income $31

Other Revenue $792

TOTAL REVENUE $284,697

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $164,815

Other Expenses $164,815

TOTAL EXPENSES $164,815

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$284,697	$109,676	+1.6%
Expenses	$164,815	$127,952	+0.3%
Net Income	$119,882	$-18,276	-7.6%

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARGARET MOGA	COUNCILOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARALD WALACH	COUNCILOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN VALENTINO	COUNCILOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARCO BISCHOF	COUNCILOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROGER NELSON	COUNCILOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR WILLIAM BENGSTON	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
GARRET MODDEL	VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MARK URBAN-LURAIN	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
YORK DOBYNS	TREASURER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
CHANTAL TOPOROW	EDUCATION OFFICER	5.00	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
2018	$284,697	$164,815	$153,982	$119,882

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