TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC (EIN 824265340) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

J WALTER FREIBERG III

Phone

6173353677

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 70% operating deficit.

Mission

TRAUMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "ORGANIZATION"), IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE CLINICAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS BY SUPPORTING NON-PARTISAN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO HELP CHILDREN AND ADULTS HEAL FROM TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES. OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE FUNDED THROUGH DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND PUBLIC SUPPORT. APPROXIMATELY 80% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S REVENUES ARE DERIVED FROM ADMISSIONS TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVICES A GLOBAL IN-PERSON AND ONLINE AUDIENCE.

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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 $227,671

Program Service Revenue $1,606,981

Investment Income $190,125

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,024,777

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $506,270

Salaries & Benefits $928,261

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,989,974

Other Expenses $2,006,453

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,440,984

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,024,777	$3,146,338	-0.4%
Expenses	$3,440,984	$3,178,868	+0.1%
Net Income	$-1,416,207	$-32,530	+42.5%

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

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

$55,200

Total Directors

$482,555

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRUCE DIXON	CEO	40.00	Director	$180,047	$0	$180,047
CARRIER STEFFENSEN	DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$152,680	$0	$152,680
LAURA BABALA MSW LCSW CYT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$100,962	$0	$100,962
J WALTER FREIBERG III	SECRETARY/CL	20.00	Director	$48,866	$0	$48,866
LICIA SKY	CO-FOUNDER	10.00	Officer	$45,600	$0	$45,600
BESSEL VAN DER KOLK	CO-FOUNDER	20.00	Officer	$9,600	$0	$9,600
BENJAMIN FRY	TREASURER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK ANDERSON MD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANINA FISHER PHD	BOARD MEMBER	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
2025	$2,024,777	$3,440,984	$4,532,273	$-1,416,207
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,410,116	$3,371,665	$5,293,709	$38,451
2022	$3,768,164	$2,697,471	$4,929,258	$1,070,693
2021	$1,693,583	$563,836	$3,825,063	$1,129,747
2021	$2,500,775	$858,944	$2,600,278	$1,641,831
2020	$409,538	$192,976	$894,210	$216,562
2019	$782,209	$104,561	$718,242	$677,648

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