TECHNICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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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

1993

Legal Domicile

Phone

4439955443

Tax Period

2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

TECHNICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, founded in 1993, is a micro nonprofit that reported $40K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $45K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF TECHNICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS TO PROVIDE BASIC RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR US RESEARCH ENTITIES. CURRENT INVESTIGATIONS ARE IN THE AREA OF ADVANCED LASER COMMUNICATION ENHANCEMENT IN TURBULENT ATMOSPHERE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $30,228 Revenue: $40,175

TRI IS FACILITATING ON-GOING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE IN THE FIELD OF ADVANCED OPTICAL DESIGNS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SIGNAL TRANSMISSION. THIS RESEARCH WILL LEAD DIRECTLY TO ADVANCEMENTS IN LASER COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE US MILITARY. THE WORK IS SPONSORED BY THE ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY AND THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND (RDECOM).

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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 $40,175

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $40,175

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $23,000

Salaries & Benefits $9,413

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $30,228

Other Expenses $12,641

TOTAL EXPENSES $45,054

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$40,175	$35,211	+0.1%
Expenses	$45,054	$68,257	-0.3%
Net Income	$-4,879	$-33,046	-0.9%

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

N/A

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

$9,413

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID SCHNEIDER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$9,413	$0	$9,413

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	$40,175	$45,054	$6,363	$-4,879