POLYMERS FOUNDATION INC (EIN 562126492) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PHILIP S SHOEMAKER

Phone

7046024100

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

POLYMERS FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1998, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $38K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 130% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $13K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

RECIVE, MANAGE AND ALLOCATE FUNDS, IN-KIND DONATIONS AND OTHER THINGS OF VALUE DONATED OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED TO THE FOUNDATION FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH IT'S NON-PROFIT STATUS. THOSE PURPOSES SHALL INCLUDE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION RELATING TO POLYER SCIENCE.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $32,269

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $6,011

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $38,280

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $24,978

Other Expenses $3,978

TOTAL EXPENSES $24,978

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$38,280	$16,633	+1.3%
Expenses	$24,978	$5,572	+3.5%
Net Income	$13,302	$11,061	+0.2%

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

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

Total Directors

$180,790

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PHILIP S SHOEMAKER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$180,790
WILLIAM DOMINICK	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRY PETERSON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK DREHEIM	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL MARTIN	BOARD MEMBER	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$38,280	$24,978	$351,191	$13,302
2023	$16,633	$5,572	$315,560	$11,061
2022	$227,228	$3,929	$293,510	$223,299
2021	No data	$3,043	$88,897	No data
2020	$2,600	$3,565	$91,940	$-965
2019	No data	$1,594	$92,905	No data

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