THE GOHAN SOCIETY (EIN 743165462) - 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

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SAORI KAWANO

Phone

2123853550

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE GOHAN SOCIETY, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $121K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 449% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $29K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE GOHAN SOCIETY IS TO FOSTER A MUTUAL APPRECIATION OF CULINARY HERITAGE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN THROUGH OUTREACH TO CHEFS, CULINARY ARTS STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS AND FOOD ENTHUSIASTS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CULTURAL AND GASTRONOMIC EDUCATION AND EXCHANGE. IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION, WE WORKED ON THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS IN 2023 AS DESCRIBED BELOW IN LINE 4.

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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 $110,439

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $10,614

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $121,053

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $82,108

Other Expenses $92,501

TOTAL EXPENSES $92,501

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$121,053	$22,036	+4.5%
Expenses	$92,501	$6,586	+13.0%
Net Income	$28,552	$15,450	+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
SAORI KAWANO	FOUNDER & CHAIR	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NILS NOREN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL ROMANO	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BON YAGI	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN HALL	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENJI YOSHIKAWA	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN ROBBINS	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DEREK FELDMAN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
YOSHIMASA TADA	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZACH MANGAN	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TATSUYA MARUYAMA	DIRECTOR	3.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$121,053	$92,501	$344,931	$28,552
2022	$22,036	$6,586	$316,332	$15,450
2021	$15,212	$5,412	$300,352	$9,800
2020	$23,082	$46,325	$290,611	$-23,243
2019	$112,885	$113,236	$314,156	$-351
2018	$333,512	$62,958	$314,707	$270,554

THE GOHAN SOCIETY