The Global Brain Foundation

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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

2017

Legal Domicile

Phone

3033780081

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Global Brain Foundation, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $187K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

The Global Brain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that operates as a climate communications accelerator based in Boulder, Colorado. The New Zero World Foundation (fiscal sponsorship) was launched in July 2022 at the United Nations under the auspices of the President of the General Assembly, Abdullah Shahid. Our organization brings together a coalition of climate allieswith the aim of creating a global movement that can shift public opinion and promote positive behavioral change. This is achieved through the creation of new climate narratives that can reimagine our visions of the future in a more sustainable way. Our Vision is for a world where everyone is inspired to be a part of the climate solution, knows what they can do and will have the opportunity to do it. Our Mission is to overcome the barriers to climate action through the power of communication and creativity. Our north star is based on 3 principles: INSPIRE - EMPOWER - MOBILIZE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

1. Pop Culture - Research Program for New Zero World "Pop Culture, Bursting the Climate Communications Bubble." The new 2024 report is a simple, actionable framework providing examples to empower...

1. Pop Culture - Research Program for New Zero World "Pop Culture, Bursting the Climate Communications Bubble." The new 2024 report is a simple, actionable framework providing examples to empower communicators of all kinds, working on disciplines around the world to go beyond awareness and information sharing. Instead, we use culture to shape a future to "fall in love with." Featuring a forward by renowned culture and behavior expert Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture."

Program 2

2. Global Campaign Program for New Zero World - EPIC: In 2024 we launched EPIC - The Earth Public Information Collaborative. A global communications & media ecosystem, created with the mission to...

2. Global Campaign Program for New Zero World - EPIC: In 2024 we launched EPIC - The Earth Public Information Collaborative. A global communications & media ecosystem, created with the mission to provide literacy and information to the public and civil society about the climate crisis. 2a. EPIC Event & Planning 2b. EPIC Research -Health & Wellbeing 2c. EPIC Creative Leadership Counsel & EPIC Strategy Design for PSAs Convened in partnership with the Global Commons Alliance (GCA) & our Global Brain subsidiary, New Zero World.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,232,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,232,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $380,500

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $0

Other Expenses $664,765

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,045,265

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,232,000	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$1,045,265	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$186,735	$0	N/A

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

N/A

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	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Michael Tracy	Chairman & Secretary	6	Officer Director Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
Natalia Vega-Tracy	Executive Director & President	20	Officer Director Key Emp	$0	$0	$0
David Hilfman	Board Member	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Danny Berry	Treasurer	4	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennifer Menke	Board Member	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Praful Shah	Board Member	0	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	$1,232,000	$1,045,265	$255,735	$186,735
2023	No data	No data	No data	No data