CUSP FOUNDATION INC (EIN 815101281) - 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

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HUGH QUEENER

Phone

6154304726

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CUSP FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $536K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 58% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $224K, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

WE PARTNER WITH A PRIMARY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER IN HOWICK, SOUTH AFRICA THAT SERVE CHILDREN FROM EXTREME POVERTY. BOTH ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOT FOR PROFIT AND HAVE AUDITED FINANCIALS. WE PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CAPITAL, CURRENTLY ASSISTING WITH A SCHOOL ADDITION AND OPERATING FUNDING GAPS.

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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 $535,550

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $535,550

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $309,627

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $309,627

Other Expenses $1,781

TOTAL EXPENSES $311,408

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$535,550	$339,804	+0.6%
Expenses	$311,408	$481,431	-0.4%
Net Income	$224,142	$-141,627	-2.6%

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
HUGH QUEENER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNN QUEENER	SECRETARY	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARAH LEWIS	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DENISE LENNINGTON	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL WALKER	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENDA GRIFFIN	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL BECKER	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID GRIFFIN	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	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	$535,550	$311,408	$392,328	$224,142
2024	$339,804	$481,431	$168,186	$-141,627
2023	$368,073	$569,439	$309,813	$-201,366
2022	$575,024	$422,079	$511,179	$152,945
2021	$470,757	$170,822	$358,234	$299,935

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