ARGUS FOUNDATION (EIN 592241224) - 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

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRISTINE S ROBINSON

Phone

9413654886

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ARGUS FOUNDATION, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit that reported $703K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 80% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $323K, a strong 46% operating margin.

Mission

THE ARGUS FOUNDATION APPLIES BUSINESS LEADERSHIP TO IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ISSUES. THE ARGUS FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES, EDUCATES, ADVOCATES AND COLLABORATES ON SOLUTIONS FOR ISSUES IMPACTING SARASOTA COUNTY INCLUDING GOVERNANCE, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND LAND PLANNING, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND TRANSPORTATION.

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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 $441,077

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $285,994

Other Revenue $-24,038

TOTAL REVENUE $703,033

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $153,499

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $226,696

TOTAL EXPENSES $380,195

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$703,033	$390,911	+0.8%
Expenses	$380,195	$417,301	-0.1%
Net Income	$322,838	$-26,390	-13.2%

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

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

$163,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TODD MORTON	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG STEINHOFF	1ST VICE PRESIDENT/ TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC FLEMING	2ND VICE PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB BROWN	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK BISPHAM	PAST PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRK BOYLSTON	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE S ROBINSON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$163,000	$0	$163,000
RG KELLY CALDWELL	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY E CHARLOTTE	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK J COX III	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS H DART	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LON DECKARD	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH R HEMBREE	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RODNEY G HERSHBERGER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALAN JONES	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
F JOHN LACIVITA	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEITH MERCIER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM W MERRILL III	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM D NORTON	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL L QUILLEN	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NORMAN J SHEA III	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER SHOUCAIR	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DORA MARIA THOMAS	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON E TOALE	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
E JOHN WAGNER	DIRECTOR	4.00	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	$703,033	$380,195	$1,429,576	$322,838
2024	$390,911	$417,301	$1,232,520	$-26,390
2023	$387,240	$341,550	$1,202,550	$45,690
2023	$387,240	$341,550	$1,202,550	$45,690
2022	$309,409	$355,072	$1,085,092	$-45,663
2021	$395,649	$316,834	$1,191,450	$78,815
2020	$388,858	$368,022	$1,080,644	$20,836
2019	$383,712	$249,329	$977,255	$134,383
2018	$280,238	$310,077	$747,050	$-29,839

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