Systems Building Research Alliance

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1995

Legal Domicile

Phone

2124960900

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Systems Building Research Alliance, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 60% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.5M, a strong 71% operating margin.

Mission

CONDUCT INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE VALUE, QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE NATION'S FACTORY BUILT HOMES, AND ADMINISTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM(S). SBRA'S RESEARCH SUPPORTS THE INDUSTRY BY DEVELOPING NEW METHODS FOR USING FACTORY BUILT HOMES IN A WIDE ARRAY OF HOUSING APPLICATIONS, BY SOLVING TECHNICAL CHALLENGES, AND BY PAVING THE WAY FOR INNOVATIONS IN HOME DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

PROJECT ALL:13B - ZERO ENERGY READY AND ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED HOMES PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. THE PROJECT INVOLVES PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT, PROBLEM RESOLUTION AND NATIONAL QUALITY CONTROL OVERSIGHT OF U.S. EPA'S ENERGY STAR AND U.S. DOE'S ZERO ENERGY READY HOME CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES.

Program 2

PROJECT ALL:63 - SBRA 5-YEAR RESEARCH PLAN. SELF-FUNDED EFFORT TO DEVELOP A RESEARCH ROADMAP FOR THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING INDUSTRY BY LAYING OUT A PATH TO OPTIMIZE INVESTMENTS MOVING FORWARD AS THE BROADER HOUSING INDUSTRY CONFRONTS CRISES RELATED TO LACK OF AFFORDABILITY, PRODUCTIVITY, REGULATIONS, AND TRADES. THE FIRST PHASE WAS FACT-FINDING TO COLLECT INSIGHTS FROM A BROAD GROUP OF EXPERTS BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TO THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING INDUSTRY. THE SECOND PHASE, CONDUCTED IN 2024, CONVENED A WORKING GROUP OF SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO PREPARE SCOPING ASSESSMENTS OF THE RESEARCH PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED IN PHASE 1. THE EFFORT CULMINATED IN A RESEARCH ROADMAP.

Program 3

PROJECT ALL:60 - EPRI AGREEMENT NO. 10012891 CA TITLE 24 MANUFACTURED HOMES. SYSTEMS BUILDING RESEARCH ALLIANCE IS UNDER SUBCONTRACT WITH ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE (EPRI), WHO IS CONTRACTED WITH CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC #EPC-19-035) TO DEVELOP AND PROTOTYPE ALL-ELECTRIC HOME DESIGNS THAT COMPLY WITH TITLE 24 STANDARDS BY USING ADVANCED ENVELOPE TECHNOLOGIES AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $4,581,380

Investment Income $339,238

Other Revenue $9,900

TOTAL REVENUE $4,930,518

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $0

Other Expenses $1,447,014

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,447,014

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,930,518	$3,083,181	+0.6%
Expenses	$1,447,014	$1,183,745	+0.2%
Net Income	$3,483,504	$1,899,436	+0.8%

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
JOHN WELDY	TREASURER/SECRETARY	1.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MANUEL SANTANA	CHAIR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILLIP COPELAND	VICE CHAIR/RESEARCH DIRECTOR	1.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY BLISS	MEMBER	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN ADAMS	MEMBER	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
FR 'JAYAR' DAILY JR	MEMBER/PAST CHAIR	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLI GOOCH	MEMBER (THRU 4/30/24)	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL WADE	MEMBER	0.3	Director	$0	$0	$0
NADER TOMASBI	MEMBER	0.3	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
2024	$4,930,518	$1,447,014	$10,155,349	$3,483,504
2023	$3,083,181	$1,183,745	$6,333,539	$1,899,436
2022	$2,102,760	$1,248,244	$4,274,153	$854,516
2021	$1,982,698	$1,198,962	$3,295,952	$783,736
2020	$2,388,088	$1,105,870	$2,531,392	$1,282,218
2019	$595,556	$524,288	$1,117,481	$71,268
2018	$1,074,520	$840,427	$1,124,407	$234,093