Self Knowledge Symposium Foundation (EIN 562060876) - 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

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

August Turak

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Self Knowledge Symposium Foundation, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $433K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 123% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

Our mission is to bring a transformative message of higher meaning and purpose to a Western Culture increasingly bereft of meaning and purpose. We do this by introducing individuals and organizations to the power of serv

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $414,507

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,330

Other Revenue $13,727

TOTAL REVENUE $432,564

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,296

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $247,628

Other Expenses $429,075

TOTAL EXPENSES $431,371

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$432,564	$194,356	+1.2%
Expenses	$431,371	$318,961	+0.4%
Net Income	$1,193	$-124,605	-1.0%

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

$36,000

Total Directors

$36,000

Key Employees

$54,000

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Melissa Hawks	VP, Secy and Treasurer	020.00	Officer Director Key Emp Highest	$36,000	$0	$36,000
Cheryl Reedy	Accountant	004.00	Key Emp	$18,000	$0	$18,000
August Turak	President and Chair	020.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kenny Felder	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michele Castle	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dan Flebotte	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Betty Guido	Board Member	001.00	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	$432,564	$431,371	$114,872	$1,193
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$148,687	$156,942	$80,438	$-8,255
2022	$147,196	$120,111	$47,252	$27,085

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