THE ALPACA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (EIN 810519605) - 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

PATRICK LONG

Phone

5415012804

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE ALPACA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, founded in 1997, is a micro nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $14K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 61% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $30K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 118% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ALPACA RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WHICH BENEFITS THE NORTH AMERICAN ALPACA INDUSTRY, PRIMARILY IN THE AREAS OF ALPACA HEALTH, HUSBANDRY, GENETICS, AND FIBER.

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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 $5,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $8,840

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $13,840

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $28,104

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $28,104

Other Expenses $2,112

TOTAL EXPENSES $30,216

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$13,840	$35,778	-0.6%
Expenses	$30,216	$51,653	-0.4%
Net Income	$-16,376	$-15,875	+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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALAN ROSENBLOOM	PRESIDENT	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICK LONG DVM	TREASURER	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA CRAVEN PHD	VICE PRESIDENT	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RANDY LARSON DVM	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE ING	DIRECTOR	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN BAUM	SECRETARY	Officer 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	$13,840	$30,216	$323,330	$-16,376
2024	$35,778	$51,653	$339,706	$-15,875
2023	$8,402	$43,246	$355,581	$-34,844
2022	$7,396	$39,046	$390,425	$-31,650
2021	$15,121	$26,143	$274,775	$-11,022
2020	$17,036	$15,792	$286,787	$1,244

THE ALPACA RESEARCH FOUNDATION