BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND (EIN 721528220) - 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

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

NIKOLAS T NIKOLAS

Phone

5044518862

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $233K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $293K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 26% operating deficit.

Mission

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND EDUCATION ON THE RESTORATION OF THE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT TO LIFE.

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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 $222,918

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $103

Other Revenue $10,187

TOTAL REVENUE $233,208

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $257,096

Fundraising Expenses $28,819

Program Expenses $193,674

Other Expenses $35,922

TOTAL EXPENSES $293,018

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$233,208	$293,696	-0.2%
Expenses	$293,018	$355,934	-0.2%
Net Income	$-59,810	$-62,238	0.0%

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

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

$243,400

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANTHONY J BORDLEE	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID LUKINOVICH	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEEANNE ABEL	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANNETTE DECELLES-ZWERNEMAN	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
MADELINE MOREIRA	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
COREY FRANK	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
NIKOLAS T NIKAS	PRESIDENT	45.00	Officer	$187,800	$42,000	$229,800
MONIQUE C TOSO	VP/SECRETARY	6.00	Officer	$13,600	$0	$13,600

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$233,208	$293,018	$605,398	$-59,810
2022	$293,696	$355,934	$665,208	$-62,238
2021	$456,202	$403,347	$727,446	$52,855
2020	$348,484	$411,405	$722,091	$-62,921
2019	$408,635	$439,042	$737,512	$-30,407
2018	$431,662	$443,255	$767,919	$-11,593

BIOETHICS DEFENSE FUND