MEDIAN FOUNDATION (EIN 825421772) - 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

Jessica Taylor

Phone

6504209028

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MEDIAN FOUNDATION, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $221K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 77% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $286K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

Median Foundation d/b/a Median Group is an educational organization formed for the purpose of conducting and sponsoring research with respect to significant issues of importance to the public, particularly with respect to scientific and historical research, in order to create a shared knowledge for the common benefit of all. The Foundation focuses much of its research on identifying and assessing global catastrophic risks and the potential to mitigate or avert these risks.

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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 $35,103

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $186,206

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $221,309

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $44,795

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $56,150

Other Expenses $241,469

TOTAL EXPENSES $286,264

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$221,309	$965,143	-0.8%
Expenses	$286,264	$352,187	-0.2%
Net Income	$-64,955	$612,956	-1.1%

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

$31,950

Total Directors

$31,950

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Benjamin Hoffman	Director, Secretary	20	Officer Director	$31,950	$0	$31,950
Jessica Taylor	President, Director, Treasurer	10	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Colleen McKenzie	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Muster	Director	1	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
2023	$221,309	$286,264	$625,451	$-64,955
2022	$965,143	$352,187	$690,406	$612,956
2020	$428,534	$272,778	$155,756	$155,756

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