Coalition for Deep Space Exploration (EIN 821165446) - 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

Allen Cutler

Phone

2028215999

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $851K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $1.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

An industry trade organization advocating to ensure United States remains a leader in space exploration, science, technology, and international cooperation.

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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 $704,050

Program Service Revenue $147,120

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $851,170

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $432,101

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $603,470

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,035,571

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$851,170	$861,731	0.0%
Expenses	$1,035,571	$1,088,680	0.0%
Net Income	$-184,401	$-226,949	-0.2%

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

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

$374,391

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Allen Cutler	President & CEO	45.00	Officer	$216,113	$0	$216,113
Christen Kapavik	Treasurer	45.00	Officer	$90,504	$0	$90,504
Frank A Slazer	President & CEO	65.00	Officer	$67,774	$0	$67,774
John Shannon	Director & Trea	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrew J Allen	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jim Maser	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Wendy Williams	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kyle Griffin	Director	1.00	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	$851,170	$1,035,571	$362,780	$-184,401
2022	$861,731	$1,088,680	$493,821	$-226,949
2022	$861,731	$1,034,714	$547,787	$-172,983
2021	$837,999	$811,158	$724,891	$26,841
2020	$955,789	$746,243	$699,426	$209,546
2019	$825,399	$708,590	$484,469	$116,809
2018	$771,899	$588,988	$362,609	$182,911

Coalition for Deep Space Exploration